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Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships 2023 in Canada | Fully Funded

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship 2022/2023 is a fully funded scholarship for international students.  Applications are invited from interested and eligible applicants for the 2022 Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Programme.

This article covers the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship 2022 Overview, Online application portal, application form, how to apply, qualifications, eligibility and requirements, closing date, and more.

Scholarship Overview

  • Host Institution(s): University of Toronto
  • Study in: Canada
  • Study level: Undergraduate
  • Nationality: International Students, Domestic Students

Description of Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship 2022 

These scholarships are awarded annually to excellent students from around the globe, including global students studying at Canadian high schools. This is the most prestigious and competitive scholarship to global students.

The purpose of this scholarship is to acknowledge global students who show outstanding academic achievement and creativity and who are acknowledged as leaders in their college. Particular emphasis is put on the effect the student has had on the lives of their college and society and on their future ability to make a positive contribution to the worldwide society.

Scholarship Coverage

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program will cover tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years. The scholarship is tenable only at the University of Toronto.

Eligibility

An international student nominated by their school will be invited to submit an application to the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship program. The complete eligibility criteria is:

  • Required Language: English
  • Eligible Countries: All world countries
  • An international student
  • 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
  • Intending to begin your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2023 (students already attending post-secondary studies cannot be considered; students starting their studies in January 2023 at another post-secondary institution cannot be considered)
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How to Apply for Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship 

Please follow the following application instructions to apply for Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program:

  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.(external link))(external link)
  2. Apply to study at the University of Toronto(external link) to begin your studies in 2023 and complete your application for admission by the appropriate deadlines(external link).  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. Once we’ve received a nomination and you’ve applied to the university, you can complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application.

Application Deadline

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Application Deadline:

  • School nomination deadline: November 30, 2022
  • Student OUAC application deadline: December 14, 2022 (Please note this is the final date to submit an application to the OUAC; however, it is recommended you apply for admission through the OUAC before November 7, 2022 as spaces in programs fill-up quickly and popular programs may close early.)
  • Student scholarship application deadline: January 16, 2023

Official Links

To know more about Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program, please visit official website:

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