Opportunity: Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program For International Students. Country: Canada. The Lester B. Pearson Internat...
Opportunity: Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program For International Students.
Country: Canada.
Country: Canada.
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.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be an International Student (Non-Canadian citizen/permanent resident).
- Be in your final year of high school (secondary school).
- Demonstrate exceptional academic performance and leadership skills.
- Be a creative thinker and community leader.
- Have received a nomination from your high school.
- Be applying for your first undergraduate degree (students already in university are NOT eligible).
- Start studies at the University of Toronto in September (deferrals are not allowed).
Benefits and Coverage
The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships will cover :
- Full Tuition Coverage for 4 years .
- Books & Study Materials covered .
- Full Residence Support (Accommodation at U of T) .
- Living Expenses partially covered .
How To Apply
To become a Pearson Scholar, you must be nominated by your school and apply to undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto. Ask your school guidance counsellor about being nominated. 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 breadth of interest, intellectual energy and impact on the life of their school and community.
Step 1: 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.
Step 2: Apply to study at the University of Toronto Here .
Step 3: Once we’ve received a nomination and you’ve applied to the university, you can complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application by November . You will receive a private link to the scholarship application when you are successfully nominated by your school.
Step 4: Submit all necessary documentation online by November.
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