Eastdale CVI Student Named a 2020 Loran Scholar

We are thrilled to share that Eastdale CVI student Mamanar Diasse has been named a 2020 Loran Scholar. Congratulations Mamanar! 

This year, the Loran Scholars Foundation selected 36 exceptional young Canadians from a pool of 5,194 applicants. Candidates were required to demonstrate a firm commitment to character, service and leadership potential; breadth in academic and extra-curricular interests; integrity; and a high level of personal autonomy. 

“I am honoured to be one of the 36 Loran scholars. I am also honoured to represent Eastdale CVI, the Durham District School Board (DDSB), Oshawa and Durham Region. I am grateful for all the support from the community. This is an amazing opportunity to further develop my leadership skills and become a trailblazer in Canadian society. I want to thank the Loran Scholars Foundation for recognizing my hard work, seeing my potential and investing in me and other Canadian youths. I hope I can inspire other high school kids to get involved and do what they can to make their school and community a better place,” says Mamanar proudly. 

Mamanar will receive an award of approximately $100,000 over four years for her undergraduate studies. The award is comprised of an annual living stipend, matching tuition waiver, summer internship funding, a trusted mentor, and access to an extensive network of like-minded scholars. She recently received acceptance to the University of Ottawa, and plans to earn an Honours Bachelor of International Studies in Modern Languages. 

The Loran Award is Canada’s largest and most comprehensive four-year undergraduate award. Loran poses a lifelong challenge to its scholars to live outstanding lives of character and take on significant leadership roles, which will positively impact their communities, Canada, and the world around us. 

For more information about the Loran Scholars Foundation, please visit: https://loranscholar.ca/