Horton High School graduate Ella Moser, 17, is about to embark on a life-changing experience. Photo by Krystol Bell PhotographyArticle contentElla Moser, a recent Horton High School graduate, is off on the educational opportunity of a lifetime.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentShe is now on a Loran Scholarship at McGill University in Montreal, one of 36 young Canadians selected and the only Nova Scotian.Article contentArticle contentMore than 6,000 senior students applied for the $100,000 scholarship. This spring, 90 finalists gathered in Toronto and were judged on strength of character, a deep commitment to service, and exceptional leadership potential.Article contentArticle contentThe 17-year-old says she is “so excited to be moving into that next chapter.”Article contentFirst on her Loran agenda is an Outward Bound Canada camping trip in southern Ontario. The aim is a unique wilderness experience to foster leadership skills and personal growth.Article contentThat will be followed by a retreat attended by all four years of current scholars.Article contentElla is well aware of the group support and networking offered by the foundation.Article contentThere will be lots of personal growth, she says.Article content“It’s a journey and at the end of the experience I’ll be a different person. I think it’s important to be open and make the most of it.”Article contentSince the Loran Scholars Foundation places a lot of importance on character, service, leadership and extracurricular involvement, Ella is keen to meet lots of people from across Canada with a diverse range of interests and passions.Article contentArticle contentShe plans to start off in a general science program and later focus on neuroscience.Article contentArticle contentBorn just outside Montreal, Ella has a strong background in French.Article contentHomeschooled for a time, she led Horton’s mental health club, served as mental health chair on student council, and represented her school on the regional student advisory committee.Article contentElla says she’s happy to know that there are students at Horton in the fall who plan to continue some of the initiatives she started.Article content“That will be beneficial and should make a difference.”Article contentIn her community, Ella organized recreational activities at a retirement home, oversaw a positivity program she established for local seniors, and visited long-term care patients. She also volunteered with Girl Guides and served as a junior leader and member of the Terranaut Club, which offers STEM programming for girls. STEM is an educational program that fosters female interest in science, technology, engineering and math.
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