StudyQA — University Scholarship — Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program at University of 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.

Deadline: n/a

Comments: 30 Nov/18 Jan (annual). Course starts Sept

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Quota: Each year, approximately 37 students will be named Lester B. Pearson Scholars.

The scholarship will cover tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years.

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 for first-entry, undergraduate programs. Each year approximately 37 students will be named Lester B. Pearson Scholars.

To be eligible to apply to the Pearson International Scholarship, you must be:

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
beginning your studies at the University of Toronto in September (students already attending post-secondary studies cannot be considered; students starting their studies in January at another post-secondary institution cannot be considered)

To become a Pearson Scholar, you must be nominated by your school and apply to undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto. To apply, you’ll need to:

Receive a nomination from your school. (High schools not already contacted/verified are asked to submit an application for nomination rights available here.)
Apply to study at the University of Toronto to begin your studies in and complete your application for admission by the appropriate deadlines.
Once the University received a nomination and you’ve applied to the university, you can complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application.

The school nomination deadline is 30 November. The student admissions deadline is 14 December (you are recommended to apply before 7 November).The scholarship application deadline is 18 January.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.