Posted by The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located on the grounds that surround Queen’s Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King’s College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada.
The Scholarship: Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships
The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships at the University of Toronto provide an opportunity for outstanding international students to study at the University of Toronto.
The scholarship program intends 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.
These scholarships are awarded annually to recognize students and their outstanding performance, around the world.
This scholarship is tenable only at the University of Toronto for first-entry, UG (Undergraduate) study programs.
Number of Scholarships
37 (Thirty-Seven)
What Will it Cover?
- Tuition Fees
- Books
- Incidental Fees
- Full residence support for 4 years
Programs Offered
Find the complete list of study programs, here.
Few courses for Law enthusiasts:
- Environmental Law and Policy
- Ethics, Society, and Law
- Journalism
- Peace, Conflict, and Justice
- Public Law
- Women and Gender Studies
Eligibility
You are eligible to apply for the scholarship if you are
- 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 2021:
- Beginning your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2022 (students already attending post-secondary studies cannot be considered; students starting their studies in January 2022 at another post-secondary institution cannot be considered).
Application Process
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 the program, available here.
- Apply to study at the University of Toronto to begin your studies in 2022 and complete your application for admission by the appropriate deadlines. 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 their scholarship decisions are made.
- Once they’ve received a nomination and you’ve applied to the university, you can complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application.
To know more about the admission requirements, click here.
Application Deadline
November 30th, 2021
Click here for the official website of University of Toronto Scholarships
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