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The Lester B. Pearson Scholarship/Award is designed for international students who wish to pursue undergraduate programs at the University of Toronto. The prestigious University of Toronto in Ontario, Canada, was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King’s College. It is the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada, and academically, the university is known for its influential movements.
Students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and creativity and are recognized as leaders within their school will benefit. The University of Toronto Scholarship (Lester B. Pearson) is currently accepting applications from interested foreign students seeking financial support to study any of the diverse range of academic disciplines in Canada.
Tuition Fees
The cost of study at the UoT consists of tuition and incidental and ancillary fees. The tuition fee you pay will depend on your year of study. You’ll want to consider other costs such as books, supplies, residence, transportation, food, and other expenses.
Incidental Fees are usually paid for student societies, campus-based services, athletics, recreation facilities, and student health and dental plans. Ancillary fees cover things like field trips, administrative costs (transcript fees or library fines), and special equipment provided for coursework.
Eligibility Criteria
As an international student, your eligibility for the Pearson International Scholarship entails;
- Being 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 2024
- Beginning your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2025. Students already attending post-secondary studies cannot be considered.
Scholarship Benefits
In light of its aim of recognizing students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and creativity and who are recognized as leaders, the University of Toronto Scholarship (Lester B. Pearson Award) is intended to cover tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years or your entire undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto.
Application Procedure
The University of Toronto Scholarship (Lester B. Pearson Award) requires you to receive a nomination from your secondary school to apply.
Each step of the application has deadlines that must be followed.
- Step 1: Receive a nomination from your school. High schools that have not already been contacted/verified are asked to apply to participate in the program.
High schools that have participated in a previous year will receive their nomination access starting early. - Step 2: Apply for admission to the University of Toronto. Please be advised that you will be considered for the Pearson Scholarship for your first choice of program at U of T.
- Step 3: Once the University of Toronto Scholarship body receives a nomination and you have applied, you can complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application.
You will receive a private link to the scholarship application when your school successfully nominates you.
Deadline/Expiration: November 8, 2024
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