Applications are hereby invited from interested and outstanding students for 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.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): University of Toronto, Canada
- Host Institution(s): University of Toronto, Canada
- Funding Amount: Funded
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Undergraduates Students
- Nationality: International Students
See Also: Frankfurt School Bachelor of Science Scholarship Programme in Germany 2024-2025
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible for The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships, the applicant has to meet all of the following criteria:
- Applicants must be an international student (i.e. a non-Canadian requiring a study permit);
- Applicants must enrol in your final year of senior secondary school in 2024/2025 or have graduated no earlier than June 2024
- Applicants beginning your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2025 (students already attending post-secondary studies cannot be considered; students starting their post-secondary studies in January 2025 at another post-secondary institution cannot be considered).
Scholarship Benefits
The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships will cover the following benefits:
- Tuition,
- Books,
- Incidental fees, and
- Full residence support for four years.
Also Apply: University of Queensland Destination Australia Scholarship for International students
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: To apply for The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships, you will need to:
- Receive a nomination from your school. High schools not already contacted/verified are asked to submit an application to participate in our program, available here.(external link)High schools who have participated in a previous year will receive their nomination access starting July 1, 2024.
- Apply to study at the University of Toronto(external link)by October 18, 2024 in order to begin your studies in September 2025 . Please be advised that you will 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.
- Once received a nomination and you have applied to the university, you can complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application by November 8, 2024. You will receive a private link to the scholarship application when you are successfully nominated by your school.
- Submit all necessary documentation online.
Application Deadline: November 8, 2024