Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships
Deadline: 30th November, 2020
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. 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. This is University of Toronto’s most prestigious and competitive scholarship for international students. 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
To be eligible to apply to the Pearson International Scholarship, you must be:
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 2020
Be beginning your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2021
Scholarship Value
The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships will cover tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years.
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.
Schools can fill this form to be verified and allowed to nominate students for the scholarship.
Once you’ve been nominated andhave applied to the University of Toronto, you will be sent a personalized, secure link to the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship application.
Once we’ve received a nomination and you’ve applied to the university, you can complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application
