Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program- BBA/ BA in Economics Ongoing

Scholarship Overview

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships at the University of Toronto provide an unparalleled opportunity for outstanding international students to study at one of the world’s best universities in one of the world’s most multicultural cities. The scholarship program is intended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and creativity and who are recognized as leaders within their school. A special emphasis is placed 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.

Applicable course, university, and country

This scholarship is applicable for Bachelors Degree. This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University of Toronto in Canada

• Bachelor of Arts in Economics
• Bachelors of Business Administration
• Applicable to all Bachelor programs

 

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: CAD 77,492 => Rs 47,76,607
Conversion rate used: 1 CAD = Rs. 62.20 (last updated 9th January 2024)
Scholarship amount will be given: Yearly.

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense	Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
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
Application	× Not covered in scholarship
Others	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this

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

• No specific documents are mentioned for the Scholarship application

Application Process:

• Receive a nomination from the school
• Applicant must apply to study at the University of Toronto to begin their studies in 2022 and complete the application for admission by the appropriate deadlines
• Once we’ve received a nomination and the applicant has applied to the university, the applicant can complete the online Lester B Pearson Scholarship application

Scholarship Application:
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Application Documents:

Type of documents	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Official Transcripts	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info:

Info	Date
Application final end date	January 15, 2024
Contact email:	pearsonscholarship@utorontoca
Contact number:	Not Available
FAQ Link:	https://futureutorontoca/pearson/about/#about

Additional Information:

• The student will be considered for the Pearson Scholarship for his/her first choice of the program at U of T
• The student may apply for several programs and may receive admission to them all; however, the Pearson Scholarship, if awarded to him/her, would be restricted to his/her first choice of the program at U of T at the time of the scholarship decisions are made

 

Scholarship Eligibility

Applicant must be:

• an international student (ie a non-Canadian requiring a study permit)
• 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 2022
• 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)

Special Restrictions:
No specific eligibility requirement mentioned on the Scholarship site, student profile will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Exams Details:

Exam name	Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
12	Required

 

The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
The students must have completed their secondary education from a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
Yearly