The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships at the University of Toronto is now open for high performing students who wish to enroll their degree program at the University.
The Lester B. Pearson scholarship is aimed at providing high academic achievement and creativity. The program helps successful candidates facing financial challenges by providing financial assistance (covers tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence) for four years. The scholarship scheme is for first-entry undergraduate programs who wish to pursue their degree at the Institution.
Scholarship Sponsor(s): University of Toronto, Canada
Name of the Institution: University of Toronto, Canada
Scholarship Type: Tuition award
Scholarship Worth: Tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support
Number of Scholarships: Several
Scholarship level: Undergraduate
Nationality: All nationalities
Eligibility Criteria
To become eligible for the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships applicants must meet the following requirement:
- Applicants must be an iinternational student (i.e. a non-Canadian requiring a study permit);
- Applicants must be currently in your final year of secondary school or have graduated no earlier than June 2023
- Beginning your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2024 (students already attending post-secondary studies cannot be considered; students starting their studies in January 2024 at another post-secondary institution cannot be considered)
Application Procedures
Interested applicants should ensure you get a nomination from your school. High schools who have participated in a previous year will receive their nomination access starting in early September. Applicants should apply to study at the University of Toronto to begin your studies in September 2024 and complete your application for admission by the deadlines.
Applicants who have received a nomination and have applied to the university, can complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application. Successful candidates will receive a private link to the scholarship application when you are successfully nominated by your school.
Application Deadline: November 30, 2023