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.
Looking for fully-funded opportunities, install the Youth Opportunities Android or iOS App here.
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.
Benefits
A successful candidate will get,
- tuition,
- books,
- incidental fees,
- Full tuition waiver,
- and full residence support for four years.
Eligibilities
To become a Pearson Scholar,
- you must be nominated by your school and apply to undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto
- 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.
- 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
Eligible Regions: Applicants around the world are invited to apply.
Application Process
To apply, 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. See link in the official website.)
- Apply to study at the University of Toronto to begin your studies in 2022 and complete your application for admission by the appropriate deadlines. Please be advised that you will be considered for the Pearson Scholarship for your first choice of the 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 the program at U of T at the time our scholarship decisions are made.
- Once we’ve received a nomination and you’ve applied to the university, you can complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application.
Looking for fully-funded opportunities, install the Youth Opportunities Android or iOS App here.
Application Deadline: January 17, 2021
Application ClosedOfficial link
