The University of Toronto is pleased to announce the Lester B. Pearson Scholarshipfor International Students. Applying for Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships to study at one of the top universities in the world is a fantastic chance for international students who want to further their academic careers.
About Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships
The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships at the University of Toronto provide an unparalleled opportunity for outstanding international students to study at one of the world’s best universities in one of the world’s most multicultural cities. The scholarship program is intended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and creativity and who are recognized as leaders within their school.
A special emphasis is placed on the impact the student has had on the life of their school and community, and their future potential to contribute positively to the global community.
Awarded annually, these scholarships recognize outstanding students from around the world, including international students studying at Canadian high schools. This is U of T’s most prestigious and competitive scholarship for international students. The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships will cover tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years.
The scholarship is tenable only at the University of Toronto for first-entry, undergraduate programs. Each year, approximately 37 students will be named Lester B. Pearson Scholars.
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Brief Description
Scholarship Sponsor(s): Lester B. Pearson
Host Institution(s): University of Toronto
Scholarship level: Undergraduate
Scholarship Worth: Scholarship covers tuition fees, books, incidental fees, full residence support for four years
Nationality: Domestic and International students
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA| University of Toronto
- Applicants applying for the Lester B. Pearson Scholarship at the University of Toronto must be international students requiring a study permit.
- An applicant must be currently in their final year of secondary school or have graduated no earlier than June 1, 2022.
- Applicants must begin their studies at the University of Toronto in September, 2023. Students who are already enrolled in post-secondary studies are not eligible, as are students beginning their studies in January 2022 at another post-secondary institution.
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How to Apply
Applicants applying to become a Pearson Scholarship holder must be nominated by the secondary he/she attended and apply for an undergraduate programme at the University of Toronto.
- Applicants are to apply for an undergraduate study at the University of Toronto to begin their studies in 2022 and complete their application for admission by the appropriate deadlines. Applicant must note that to be considered for the Pearson Scholarship for your first choice of program at U of T. You may apply for several programs and may receive admission to them all; however, the Pearson Scholarship, if awarded to you, would be restricted to your first choice of program at U of T at the time our scholarship decisions are made.
- Applicant should know that once a nomination is received and you’ve applied to the university, you can complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application.
Application Deadline: Applicants are to note the following deadlines
- School nomination deadline: November 30, 2022
- Student OUAC application deadline: December 14, 2022 (Please note this is the final date to submit an application to the OUAC; however, it is recommended you apply for admission through the OUAC before November 7, 2022 as spaces in programs fill-up quickly and popular programs may close early.)
- Student scholarship application deadline: January 16, 2023