Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program- Bachelors in Engineering

Scholarship Overview

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships at the University of Toronto provide an unparalleled opportunity for remarkable international college students to have a look at one of the international’s best universities in one of the international’s most multicultural cities. The scholarship application is intended to understand students who exhibit amazing academic success and creativity and who are diagnosed as leaders inside their college. A unique emphasis is located on the effect the pupil has had on life in their college and community, and their future capability to make a contribution positively to the global network.

Applicable course, university, and country

Applicable Course: Undergraduate Programs

Institution: University of Toronto

Country: Canada

Scholarship amount details

The Scholarship Amount is Not Available.

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense	Indicates If the Scholarship Can Be Used for This Type of Expense
Application	× Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	× Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	× Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	× Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	× Not covered in scholarship
Others	× Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be Awarded
37

Eligible student nationality

India, United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, Germany, Malaysia, Sweden, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Norway, Japan, Thailand, Belgium, Armenia, Fiji, China, South Korea, Greece, Mauritius, Estonia, Luxembourg, Ukraine, South Africa, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Philippines, Cyprus, Bangladesh, Lithuania, Monaco, Nepal, Georgia, Hong Kong, Turkey, Malta, Bahrain, Barbados, Guyana, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curacao, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Finland, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Isle of Man, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Macao, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sint Maarten, Slovakia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Appication Process for this scholarship

The 2025 Competition opens on July 1, 2024. To apply, you will need to:

1. 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. High schools that have participated in a previous year will receive their nomination access starting July 1, 2024.
2. Apply to study at the University of Toronto: You must apply by October 18, 2024, in order to begin your studies in September 2025. 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.
3. Complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application: Once we’ve received a nomination and you’ve applied to the university, you can complete the online scholarship application by November 8, 2024. You will receive a private link to the scholarship application when you are successfully nominated by your school.
4. Submit all necessary documentation: All documentation must be submitted online by November 8, 2024.

Scholarship Application
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Scholarship link:
https://future.utoronto.ca/pearson/about/

Application Link:
https://future.utoronto.ca/apply/

Application Documents

Type of documents	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
School Nomination	Required
Application for Admission	Required
Personal Statement	Required
Essays	Required
Letters of Recommendation	Required

 

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info	Data
Application Deadline	8-Nov-2024
Contact email:	international.admissions@utoronto.ca
Contact number:	+1-416-978-2190

 

Scholarship Eligibility

• International Student: You must be a non-Canadian student. This means you should not be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
• Current Secondary School Student: You should be currently enrolled in your final year of secondary school or have graduated in the previous academic year.
• School Nomination: You must be nominated by your school. Only students who have received a nomination can apply for the scholarship.
• Academic Excellence: Strong academic performance is required. This typically includes high grades in your secondary school courses.
• Leadership Skills: The scholarship is looking for students who demonstrate leadership abilities and a commitment to making a positive impact in their communities.
• Admission to University of Toronto: You must apply and be accepted to the University of Toronto for an undergraduate program (including Bachelor of Computer Science) in order to be considered for the scholarship.

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

Exam Name	Indicates if exam is required
IELTS	Required
TOEFL	Required
ACT	Required
SAT	Required

The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

1. Who Can Apply for the Scholarship?
International students nominated by their school.

2. What Is the Minimum Qualification Required?
Final year secondary school student or recent graduate.

3.What Is the Procedure for Applying?
Get nominated, apply for university admission, then submit a separate scholarship application.

4.What Are the Documents Required for Filling the Forms?
School nomination, transcripts, essays, and English proficiency scores (if applicable).

5.What Is the Duration of the Scholarship?
Four years, provided full-time enrollment is maintained.