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A Surrey teen from Kwantlen Park Secondary is feeling “honoured and blessed” after being chosen for her leadership skills as a recipient for a $100,000 scholarship.
“This whole experience feels surreal sometimes, straight out of a dream,” student recipient Daisy Bains said.
Bains was one of 90 shortlisted candidates chosen from more than 6,000 applications Canada-wide for the Loran scholarship prize. As one of two Surrey students chosen to visit Toronto for the selection process, Bains came out on top as one of 36 recipients of the prestigious award.
“Being selected as a 2025 Loran Scholar marks the start of a new journey of self-discovery, inspiration, challenge, and transformation that lasts a lifetime,” states the Loran website, announcing the final recipients.
“The leadership exemplified by the 36 new Loran Scholars gives us hope that Canada will thrive when such values-driven youth are supported as they imagine, explore, and build a brighter future.”
Bains has long had a deep interest in culture and identity, helping create a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) student association at Kwantlen Park Secondary and organizing a Giddha dance team, a folk dance women perform originating from Punjab, India.
“I am forever indebted to the wonderful individuals that have supported and shown much love from the start of my journey,” Bains said.
As a final recipient, Bains will receive $100,000 over four years for post-secondary, consisting of an annual stipend and a tuition waiver for one of 25 university partners. She will also receive annual trips, up to $14,000 for summer work experience and one-on-one mentorship, which she said she is looking forward to the most. 
The Grade 12 student has plans next school year to attend the University of British Columbia and to enrol in the cellular anatomical and physiology program.
“After that I would like to go to medical school to become a general practitioner. I mean obviously that might change over the eight years but for now, that’s the vision I have for myself.
“A heartfelt thank you to the Kwantlen Park community, my awesome mentors and my family, especially my mom, for always believing in me.”
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