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 (29 Days Remaining)
