Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program 2266 views

University of Toronto offers Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program for international secondary school students intending to begin university studies in the following academic year.

Level of Study: Undergraduate

About the Award:

• The Scholarship Program is envisioned to recognize international students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and creativity and who are recognized as leaders within their school.
• A special importance is laid 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, these scholarships recognize outstanding students from around the world, including international students studying at Canadian high schools.
• The scholarship is tenable only at the University of Toronto.

Number of scholarships: approx. 37

Scholarship value: covers tuition-fees, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years.

Eligibility:

• An international student nominated by their school will be invited to submit an application to the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship program.
• Applicant must be an international student
• Applicant must be an original and creative thinker and committed to school and community
• Applicant must be an high achiever in academic and creative pursuits and be enthusiastic about learning and intellectual exploration
• Applicant must have demonstrated strong leadership skills
• Applicant must currently be in their final year of secondary school or have graduated no earlier than June 2017
• Applicant must be intended to commence university in the upcoming academic year (students already attending post-secondary studies cannot be considered)

Deadline:

• School Nomination deadline: November 30th, 2018;
• Student Application deadline: January 15th, 2019