The university of Toronto has released the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships at the University to 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 Lester B. Pearson 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.
Scholarship Description
- Benefit: Fully Funded
- Awarding Institution: University of Toronto
- Eligibility: Postgraduate
- Programs: All Programs
- Scholarship for International Students
- Location: Canada
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.
Eligibility
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 2024
- 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)
Pearson Scholarship Deadlines
- School nomination deadline: Mayember 30, 2024
- Student OUAC application deadline: December 14, 2024 (Please note this is the final date to submit an application to the OUAC; however, it is recommended you apply for admission through the OUAC before Mayember 7, 2024 as spaces in programs fill-up quickly and popular programs may close early.)
- Student scholarship application deadline: January 16, 2024
How to Apply
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, available here. (external link)) (external link)
- Apply to study at the University of Toronto (external link) to begin your studies in 2024 and complete your application for admission by the appropriate deadlines (external link). Please be advised that you will be considered for the Pearson Scholarship for your first choice of 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 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.
