Undergraduate Scholarships, University of Toronto, Canada (2018)

The new Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program is now available on offer at the University of Toronto in Canada. Students from around the world are eligible to apply to pursue the undergraduate program.

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.

The University of Toronto (U of T, UToronto, or Toronto) is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada 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 the colony of Upper Canada.

The School Nomination deadline is 30 November 2017.
Eligibility

An international student nominated by their school will be invited to submit an application to the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship program.

The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:

- An international student;
- An original and creative thinker;
- Committed to school and community;
- A high achiever in academic and creative pursuits;
- Enthusiastic about learning and intellectual exploration;
- Have demonstrated strong leadership skills;
- Currently, in their final year of secondary school or have graduated no earlier than June 2017;
- Intending to begin university in the upcoming academic year (students already attending post-secondary studies cannot be considered).

Scholarship

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.

Further details:
Undergraduate Scholarships, University of Toronto, Canada (2018)