The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program is offered by the University of Toronto to its international students in recognition of their academic performance, achievements and creativity. The scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students at the University of Toronto.
About the University
The University of Toronto also recognized as U of T is a top-ranked public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was founded in the year 1827 by royal charter as King’s College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada. U of T operates three campuses located in Scarborough, St. George and Mississauga.
Since its inception, the university has been a member of the Association of American Universities, a consortium of the leading North American research universities. The University of Toronto offers its students hundreds of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programs and more than a thousand clubs, organizations, activities and volunteer opportunities. The university is affiliated with nine fully equipped hospitals and 12 community hospitals to offer clinical teaching and training for students in the health sciences
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Programs Offered
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Eligibility
Only students who are beginners and applying to UG programs at the university will be eligible for the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program. Along with this, applicants must fulfil certain eligibility criteria listed below:
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An international student (i.e. a non-Canadian).
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In the final year of secondary school at the time of application or graduated not before June 2021.
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Intend to begin the chosen UG program at the university in September 2022.
Important Note: (If a student is already attending post-secondary studies or students starting their studies in January 2022 at another post-secondary institution cannot be considered).
Application Process
Students, who meet the eligibility criteria, have to complete the application process for the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program. The candidates must follow the below-mentioned steps to apply for the scholarship provided by the University of Toronto:
Nomination: Get nominated by your school for the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program at the U of T. Some schools are not verified by the university, so they must apply to participate in the scholarship program.
Admission Application Form: Apply for admission at the University of Toronto to begin studying in the year 2022. Only applications completed before the deadline will be considered.
Completion of Scholarship Application: After submitting the application for admission at the U of T and receiving a nomination from the scholarship, you must complete your Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program application.
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