Lester B. Pearson Scholarship Program 2024-2025 For International Students – University Of Toronto

Published: 08 Aug 2023 2,030 views

This International Scholarship Program at the University of Toronto intends to provide opportunities for excellent international students who display special academic success and creativity as well as who are notable in the school as leaders. Equally, the students must prove the special impact they have had on the life of their school and community, and their future potential to contribute positively to the global community.

Given yearly, the scholarships aim to recognize outstanding students from all over the world. Included are international students studying at Canadian high schools. Undoubtedly, this is the University of Toronto’s most important and competitive scholarship for international students. 

Lester B. Pearson Undergraduate Scholarship

Benefits of Lester B. Pearson Undergraduate Scholarship

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships will cover tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support.

Requirements for Lester B. Pearson Undergraduate Scholarship

An international student nominated by their school will be invited to submit an application to the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship program. Here, an eligible candidate is:

• An international student (i.e. a non-Canadian requiring a study permit)
• An original and creative thinker
• committed to school and community
• A high achiever in academic and creative pursuits
• Have demonstrated strong leadership skills
• Enthusiastic about learning and intellectual exploration
• Currently in their final year of secondary school or have graduated no earlier than June 2021
• Intending to begin university in the upcoming academic year (students already attending post-secondary studies cannot be considered; students starting their studies in January 2021 at another post-secondary institution cannot be considered)

Selection Process

Pearson Scholarship Deadlines

• School nomination deadline: November 30, 2023
• Student OUAC admission application deadline: December 15, 2023 (Please note this is the final date to submit an application to the OUAC; although you can apply up to December 15 2023, it is recommended you apply for admission through the OUAC as soon as possible. The recommended date to apply for admission is before November 7, 2023 as spaces in programs fill-up quickly and popular programs may close early.)
• Student scholarship application deadline: January 15, 2024

Application Deadline

How to Apply