{"id":3212,"date":"2022-10-20T07:08:24","date_gmt":"2022-10-20T07:08:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afribary.com\/opportunities\/?p=3212"},"modified":"2022-10-20T07:08:24","modified_gmt":"2022-10-20T07:08:24","slug":"the-lester-b-pearson-international-student-scholarships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/afribary.com\/opportunities\/3212\/the-lester-b-pearson-international-student-scholarships\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarships"},"content":{"rendered":"
Overview<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Type: <\/strong>Scholarship<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Canada<\/p>\n

Value:\u00a0<\/strong>Fully Funded<\/p>\n

Application Deadline:<\/strong> November 7, 2022<\/p>\n

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About the Scholarship<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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\u2019s best universities in one of the world\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Awarded annually, these scholarships recognize outstanding students from around the world, including international students studying at Canadian high schools. This is U of T\u2019s most prestigious and competitive scholarship for international students. 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. Each year approximately 37 students will be named Lester B. Pearson Scholars.<\/p>\n

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Notice<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The University of Toronto has been alerted to fraudulent emails that offer to assist students with applications to our Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship program. Please exercise caution when researching scholarship opportunities and assessing communications about our programs. The University of Toronto does not work with recruitment agents or agencies. Students interested in applying for a Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship should follow the instructions on this website and submit their applications directly to the University.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Apply<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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 you\u2019ve 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Eligibility<\/strong><\/h5>\n

To be eligible to apply to the Pearson International Scholarship, you must be:<\/p>\n