Posted by The Institution of Toronto is a public research university located on the grounds of Queen’s Park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was established as King’s College by royal charter in 1827, making it Upper Canada’s first institution of higher study.
The scholarship programme is designed to honour students who excel academically and creatively, as well as those who are recognised as leaders in their schools. The student’s impact on the lives of their school and community, as well as their future potential to contribute constructively to the global community, are given significant consideration.
Note:- This scholarship is tenable only at the University of Toronto for first-entry, UG (Undergraduate) study programs.
Number of Scholarships
37 (Thirty-Seven)
What Will it Cover?
- Tuition Fees
- Books
- Incidental Fees
- Full residence support for 4 years
Programs Concerning Law Students
- Environmental Law and Policy
- Ethics, Society, and Law
- Journalism
- Peace, Conflict, and Justice
- Public Law
- Women and Gender Studies
Eligibility Criteria
You are eligible to apply for the scholarship if you are
- 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 2021:
- Beginning your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2022 (students already attending post-secondary studies cannot be considered; students starting their studies in January 2022 at another post-secondary institution cannot be considered).
Application Procedure
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 the program, available here.
- Apply to study at the University of Toronto to begin your studies in 2022 and complete your application for admission by the appropriate deadlines. 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 their scholarship decisions are made.
- Once they’ve received a nomination and you’ve applied to the university, you can complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application.
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