Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program- BCom

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program- BCom Ongoing

Awarded By: University of Toronto

Updated on Dec 9, 2024

Rekha Madi

University Research Analyst

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 worlds best universities in one of the worlds 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.

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 Science (Hons) in Computer Science
Applicable to all Bachelor programs

Scholarship amount details

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships will cover tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years.
The scholarship is tenable only at the University of Toronto for first-entry, undergraduate programs.

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	? Scholarship amount can be used for this
Accommodation	? Scholarship amount can be used for this
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	? Scholarship amount can be used for this
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

This scholarship is applicable for students from Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, The Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Congo, Republic of the, Costa Rica, Côte dIvoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, The Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, North, Korea, South, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Federated States of, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sudan, South, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Appication Process for this scholarship

The 2025 Competition opens on July 1, 2024. 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. High schools who have participated in a previous year will receive their nomination access starting July 1, 2024.
Apply to study at the University of Toronto 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.
Once weve received a nomination and youve applied to the university, you can complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application by November 8, 2024. You will receive a private link to the scholarship application when you are successfully nominated by your school.
Submit all necessary documentation online by November 8, 2024.

Scholarship Application
This scholarship needs a separate external application.
Scholarship link:
https://future.utoronto.ca/pearson/about/

Application Link:

Application Documents

Document	Required/Optional
Official Transcripts	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info	Date
Scholarship Deadline	8-11-2024
Contact Number	Not Available
Contact Email	pearson.scholarship@utoronto.ca

Additional Information

To become a Pearson Scholar, you must be nominated by your school and apply to undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto. Ask your school guidance counsellor about being nominated. Once youve been nominated and have applied to the University of Toronto, you will be sent a personalized, secure link to the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship application.
Pearson Scholars are students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and creativity, who are accepted as leaders within their school, and who have the potential to contribute to the global community in the future. They can be distinguished from other students who may have equally high academic results by virtue of their breadth of interest, intellectual energy and impact on the life of their school and community.

Scholarship Eligibility

To be eligible to apply to the Pearson International Scholarship, you must be:

an international student (i.e. a non-Canadian requiring a study permit);
enrolled in your final year of senior secondary school in 2024/2025 or have graduated no earlier than June 2024
beginning your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2025 (students already attending post-secondary studies cannot be considered; students starting their post-secondary studies in January 2025 at another post-secondary institution cannot be considered).

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

Exam Required/Optional

12 Required

iSchoolConnect Rating

4

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?
Students must have completed their high school diploma or equivalent degree 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.