The application period for the 2023/2024 University of Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships is now open. These scholarships are designed to support outstanding students in their pursuit of education at one of the globally acclaimed institutions, the University of Toronto in Canada.
The Lester B. Pearson scholarship stands as U of T’s most esteemed and competitive award for international students. It aims to acknowledge individuals who exhibit exceptional academic excellence and creativity, while also being recognized as leaders within their school and community. This prestigious scholarship is granted on an annual basis and encompasses coverage for tuition, books, incidental fees, and comprehensive residence support for a duration of four years.
Scholarship Sponsor(s): University of Toronto, Canada
Scholarships to be taken at: University of Toronto, Canada
Scholarship Type: Full Funding
Scholarship Worth: Amount not Stated
Number of Awards: Several
Scholarship level: Undergraduate
Nationality: All nationalities
Application Deadline: November 30, 2023
Lester B. Pearson Scholarships 2024 | Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for the Pearson International Scholarship, you must:
- Be an international student (i.e., a non-Canadian requiring a study permit).
- Currently be in your final year of secondary school or have graduated no earlier than June 2023.
- Commence your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2024 (students currently enrolled in post-secondary studies cannot be considered; students starting their studies in January 2024 at another post-secondary institution cannot be considered).
Scholarship Benefits:
The scholarship will encompass coverage for tuition, books, incidental fees, and comprehensive residence support for a period of four years.
Application Procedures
How to Apply:
- Obtain a nomination from your school. If your high school has not been contacted or verified, please submit an application to participate in our program, which will be available here in September (external link). High schools that have participated in previous years will receive their nomination access starting in early September.
- Apply for admission to the University of Toronto (external link) to commence your studies in September 2024. Ensure you complete your application for admission by the specified deadlines (external link). Please note that you will be considered for the Pearson Scholarship based on your first choice of program at U of T. While you may apply for multiple programs and receive admission to them all, if awarded the Pearson Scholarship, it will be tied to your initial program choice at U of T at the time our scholarship decisions are made.
- Once we have received a nomination and you have applied to the university, you can proceed to complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application. You will receive a private link to the scholarship application upon successful nomination by your school.
Application Procedures
How to Apply:
- Obtain a nomination from your school. If your high school has not been contacted or verified, please submit an application to participate in our program, which will be available here in September (external link). High schools that have participated in previous years will receive their nomination access starting in early September.
- Apply for admission to the University of Toronto (external link) to commence your studies in September 2024. Ensure you complete your application for admission by the specified deadlines (external link). Please note that you will be considered for the Pearson Scholarship based on your first choice of program at U of T. While you may apply for multiple programs and receive admission to them all, if awarded the Pearson Scholarship, it will be tied to your initial program choice at U of T at the time our scholarship decisions are made.
- Once we have received a nomination and you have applied to the university, you can proceed to complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application. You will receive a private link to the scholarship application upon successful nomination by your school.
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