Loran Scholar<\/a> arrives at McGill with a strong record of leadership grounded in empathy, creativity and a drive to make meaningful connections wherever she goes.<\/p>\nThe Loran Scholarship is one of Canada\u2019s most prestigious undergraduate awards. It recognizes young people who demonstrate not only academic achievement, but strength of character, a deep commitment to service and the potential to lead with compassion and integrity.<\/p>\n
Moser has engaged in mental health advocacy since high school and also launched an intergenerational project to combat loneliness among seniors.<\/p>\n
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Destigmatizing mental illness<\/p>\n
As mental health chair of Horton High in Wolfville, N.S., Moser led efforts to destigmatize mental illness and build a more supportive school environment. One of her most impactful initiatives was the creation of \u201cAffirmation Stations,\u201d spaces where students and teachers could write and exchange handwritten notes of encouragement.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy goal has been to respectfully educate and help reframe the way people think about mental health, changing the more traditionally negative views to one of more understanding,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
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Fostering connection across generations<\/p>\n
For Moser, small, thoughtful gestures can have a lasting effect, especially when they\u2019re part of a larger culture of care.<\/p>\n
This belief in the power of human connection inspired Moser to launch Positivity Pals, an intergenerational initiative designed to combat loneliness among seniors. Her experience as a volunteer \u201cfriendly visitor\u201d in palliative care and nursing homes showed her how isolating those spaces can be.<\/p>\n
\u201cLast summer, I launched\u202fPositivity Pals, an intergenerational project connecting the Wolfville Girl Guides and other youth with seniors in our community,\u201d she said. With handwritten notes, cheerful crafts and creative art projects, Moser and her team reached out to seniors in local homes. The response was overwhelmingly positive. Now, she hopes to expand the program to Montreal and continue building connections across generations.<\/p>\n
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Back to her roots<\/p>\n
Although Moser grew up in Nova Scotia, she said she has always felt a strong connection to Montreal, the city of her birth, where, over the years, she would travel to visit family.<\/p>\n
\u201cBeing able to return to my roots was a strong pull,\u201d she said. \u201cAnd of course, McGill\u2019s international academic reputation was also a key factor.\u201d<\/p>\n
Moser has enrolled in the Faculty of Science and says she is leaning toward a major in neuroscience.<\/p>\n
Loran Scholars benefit from a four-year, comprehensive leadership-enrichment program, tuition waivers and financial support, and a network of peers and mentors.<\/p>\n
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Perseverance and empathy<\/p>\n
In addition to her other accomplishments, Moser is a competitive athlete with international experience. She plays floorball, a fast-paced indoor hockey-style sport that remains relatively unknown in Canada. Last spring, she represented the country at the U19 Women\u2019s World Floorball Championship in Lahti, Finland. The Canadian team didn\u2019t win a game, but the lessons were invaluable.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe were overmatched, but we were relentless,\u201d she recalled. \u201cThat tournament taught me about perseverance, even when you\u2019re up against impossible odds.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Headed for medicine<\/p>\n
Moser said she plans to pursue a career in medicine, with a focus on compassionate care.<\/p>\n
\u201cI love the idea of potentially making a meaningful difference in people\u2019s lives, not only by helping treat illnesses, but also by helping foster a more empathetic health-care system,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
As Moser begins her time at McGill, she brings with her not only a strong sense of purpose, but a clear vision for the kind of change she hopes to make.<\/p>\n
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Ella Moser, McGill\u2019s newest Loran Scholar<\/p>\n