The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships at the University of Toronto Canada provide a remarkable opening for exceptional 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 aimed at identifying students who show excellent academic accomplishment and skill and who are seen as leaders within their school. A particular emphasis is placed on the influence the student has had on the life of their school and community, and their future potential to contribute positively to the international community.
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The University of Toronto does not work with recruitment agents or agencies. Students interested in applying for a Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship should follow the instructions on this website and submit their applications directly to the University.
Degree Level:
The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships is available to international students who want to undertake Postgraduate level programs at University of Toronto.
Available Subjects:
All subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.
Scholarship Benefits:
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.
Eligible Nationalities:
The scholarship is granted yearly, and they recognize exceptional students from around the world, including international students studying at Canadian high schools. This is University of Toronto’s most prestigious and competitive scholarship for international students.
Qualification Criteria:
To become a Pearson Scholar, you must be selected by your school and apply to undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto. Ask your school guidance counsellor about being selected. Once you’ve been nominated and have applied to the University of Toronto, you will be sent a personalized, secure link to the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship application.
Pearson Scholars are students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and creativity, who are accepted as leaders within their school, and who have the potential to contribute to the global community in the future.
They can be distinguished from other students who may have equally high academic results by virtue of their degree of interest, intelligent strength and impact on the life of their school and community.
To be eligible to apply to the Pearson International Scholarship, you must be:
- an international student (i.e. a non-Canadian requiring a study permit);
- currently in your final year of secondary school or have graduated no earlier than June 2022
- beginning your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2023 (students already attending post-secondary studies cannot be considered; students starting their studies in January 2023 at another post-secondary institution cannot be considered)
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