• Full Scholarship
  • Toronto

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program at the University of Toronto is intended to recognize international 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, including international students studying at Canadian high schools. This is U of T’s most prestigious and competitive scholarship for international students. Each year approximately 37 students will be named Lester B. Pearson Scholars.

School Nomination: November 30th, 2017

Student Application deadline: January 15th, 2018

Location:

Canada

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.
  • This is U of T’s most prestigious and competitive scholarship for international students.
  • Each year approximately 37 students will be named Lester B. Pearson Scholars.

Eligibilities

An international student nominated by their school will be invited to submit an application to the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship program.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • An international student
  • An original and creative thinker
  • Committed to school and community
  • A high achiever in academic and creative pursuits
  • Enthusiastic about learning and intellectual exploration
  • Have demonstrated strong leadership skills
  • Currently, in their final year of secondary school or have graduated no earlier than June 2017
  • Intending to begin university in the upcoming academic year (students already attending post-secondary studies cannot be considered)
Eligible Regions: Open For All

Application Process

  • Receive a nomination from your school. (High schools not already contacted/verified are asked to submit an application for nomination rights which can be accessed within the main Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship web page given in the Official Link)
  • Apply to study at the University of Toronto to begin your studies in 2018 and complete your application for admission by the appropriate deadlines.
  • Once they’ve received a nomination and you’ve applied to the university, you can complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application.
  • Selection Procedure: On the basis of application/eligibility criteria, approximately 37 Lester B. Pearson Scholars at the University of Toronto will be chosen annually. These scholarships are tenable only at the University of Toronto.

Application Deadline: December 1, 2017

Application ClosedOfficial link

For Further Queries

Please direct all your enquiries to [email protected]
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