Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarships 2024-2025
The Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarships welcomes you to its annual scholarships advertised for all candidates across the world to study in Canada. This article elaborates on the guide and steps in applying for this scholarship.
The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships at the University of Toronto provide an unparalleled opportunity for outstanding international students to study at one of the world’s best universities in one of the world’s most multicultural cities. The scholarship program is intended 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.
Awarded annually, the Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarships recognize outstanding students from around the world, including international students studying at Canadian high schools. This is U of T’s most prestigious and competitive scholarship for international students.
How to Apply for Lester B. Pearson Scholarships
To become a Pearson Scholar, you must be nominated by your school and apply to undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto. Ask your school guidance counsellor about being nominated. Once you’ve been nominated and have applied to the University of Toronto, you will be sent a personalized, secure link to the Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarships application.
Pearson Scholars are students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and creativity, who are accepted as leaders within their school, and who have the potential to contribute to the global community in the future. They can be distinguished from other students who may have equally high academic results by virtue of their breadth of interest, intellectual energy and impact on the life of their school and community.
Eligibility For Lester B.
To be eligible to apply to the Pearson International Scholarship, an applicant 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 2024
- beginning your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2025 (students already attending post-secondary studies cannot be considered; students starting their studies in January 2025 at another post-secondary institution cannot be considered)
Application Process for Lester B. Pearson Scholarships
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 our program, available here
- Apply to study at the University of Toronto to begin your studies in 2024 and complete your application for admission by the appropriate deadlines. Please 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 our scholarship decisions are made.
- Once we’ve received a nomination and you’ve applied to the university, you can complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application.
Lester B. Pearson Scholarships Deadlines
- School nomination deadline: November 30, 2024
- Student OUAC application deadline: December 14, 2024 (Please note this is the final date to submit an application to the OUAC; however, it is recommended you apply for admission through the OUAC before November 7, 2024, as spaces in programs fill-up quickly and popular programs may close early.)
- Student scholarship application deadline: January 16, 2025
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