A Surrey student has risen above 45 high-achieving Canadian students to be chosen for a scholarship worth up to $100,000.
Last month, Anthony Hope, a student at Johnston Heights Secondary, was named among 75 Loran Scholar finalists (chosen from 3,800 applicants).
On Sunday, he found out he was one of the top 30 selected for the award.
"Blessed, honoured and extremely privileged to be a 2015 Loran Scholar," Hope posted on Twitter, thanking his supporters, as well as fellow scholars and finalists. "…let's keep doing good for the world!"
Each Loran Scholar receives a Loran Award, valued at up to $100,000 over four years for undergraduate studies in Canada. They also receive mentorship and unique opportunities to take on leadership roles in their chosen fields. The Loran Scholars Foundation is a national charity that partners with 25 universities to invest in "exceptional" young Canadians.
Hope, who graduates from high school this year, advocated for and helped draft anti-homophobia regulations for the Surrey School District, as well as funding a weekly breakfast program.
There were seven B.C. students among the 30 students selected nationwide to receive the award this year.