{"id":52082,"date":"2023-08-03T08:39:57","date_gmt":"2023-08-03T08:39:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=52082"},"modified":"2023-12-21T07:46:07","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T07:46:07","slug":"the-lester-b-pearson-international-student-scholarship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/the-lester-b-pearson-international-student-scholarship\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarship"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p>The Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarships, offered by the University of Toronto, are highly prestigious and competitive awards designed to attract exceptional international students to Canada. Named after former Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, these scholarships aim to recognize and support students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievements, leadership skills, and a commitment to community service. Recipients of this scholarship are granted the opportunity to pursue their undergraduate studies at one of Canada&#8217;s leading universities, fostering a diverse and enriching academic environment. With the scholarship&#8217;s generous financial support, students can realize their full potential and significantly impact their chosen fields and communities.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/the-lester-b-pearson-international-student-scholarship\/#Eligibility_Criteria\" title=\"Eligibility Criteria\">Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/the-lester-b-pearson-international-student-scholarship\/#Scholarship_Benefits\" title=\"Scholarship Benefits\">Scholarship Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/the-lester-b-pearson-international-student-scholarship\/#How_to_apply\" title=\"How to apply?\">How to apply?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/the-lester-b-pearson-international-student-scholarship\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/the-lester-b-pearson-international-student-scholarship\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-border-color has-palette-color-4-border-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"border-width:1px\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Provided By<\/strong><\/td><td>University of Toronto<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Level<\/strong><\/td><td>Masters<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Country<\/strong><\/td><td>Canada<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Funding<\/strong><\/td><td>Fully Funded<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Deadline<\/strong><\/td><td>30 November 2023<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-88af3e4\" id=\"eligibility-criteria\" data-block-id=\"88af3e4\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span>Eligibility Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To be eligible to apply to the Pearson International Scholarship, you must be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>an international student (i.e. a non-Canadian requiring a study permit);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>currently in your final year of secondary school or have graduated no earlier than June 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>beginning your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2024 (students already attending post-secondary studies cannot be considered; students starting their studies in January 2024 at another post-secondary institution cannot be considered).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-d38c823\" data-block-id=\"d38c823\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-ea286d5\" id=\"scholarship-benefits\" data-block-id=\"ea286d5\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scholarship_Benefits\"><\/span>Scholarship Benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships will cover the following for four years,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Tuition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Books<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incidental fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full residence support&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Books-5-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"has-border-color has-palette-color-1-border-color wp-image-52085\" style=\"border-width:3px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Books-5-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Books-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Books-5-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Books-5-1536x1154.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Books-5-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Books-5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-1386c1a\" id=\"how-to-apply\" data-block-id=\"1386c1a\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_apply\"><\/span>How to apply?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply, you must first:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Receive a nomination from your school (High schools that have not yet been contacted\/verified are required to fill out an application to participate in our programme, which can be found here.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply to study at the University of Toronto and submit your application for admission by the necessary deadlines to begin your studies in 2024.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please know the Pearson Scholarship will be considered for your first programme choice at U of T.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may apply to many programmes and be accepted to all of them, but if you are awarded the Pearson Scholarship, you will be limited to your first choice of study at U of T when our scholarship choices are announced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/future.utoronto.ca\/pearson\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-043337e\" id=\"conclusion\" data-block-id=\"043337e\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, the Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarships represent a remarkable opportunity for exceptional international students seeking to pursue their undergraduate education at the University of Toronto. The university celebrates and supports academic excellence, leadership, and community engagement through these prestigious awards. Recipients receive substantial financial assistance and become part of a diverse and inclusive academic community where they can thrive and contribute to positive global change. As these scholars embark on their educational journey, they are empowered to make a lasting impact, both within their chosen fields of study and in society at large, embodying the ideals of Lester B. Pearson&#8217;s legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-06c0a23\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions-fa-qs\" data-block-id=\"06c0a23\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1691047530463\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. Who is eligible to apply for the Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarships?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The scholarships are available to exceptional international students applying for an undergraduate program at the University of Toronto in Canada. Eligible candidates must demonstrate outstanding academic achievements, leadership qualities, and a strong commitment to community service.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1691047549785\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. How many scholarships are awarded each year?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The number of scholarships awarded each year may vary. However, the University of Toronto typically grants a limited number of Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarships to exceptional candidates.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1691047565748\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. What is the value of the scholarship?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The scholarship covers tuition fees, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years of undergraduate study. Its total value may vary based on the student&#8217;s program and duration of study.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1691047581799\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. Is there a separate application for the scholarship?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, to be considered for the Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarship, applicants need to submit a separate scholarship application in addition to their application for admission to the University of Toronto.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1691047597096\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. What are the selection criteria for the scholarship?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The scholarship selection process is highly competitive and is based on academic excellence, leadership potential, community involvement, and other factors. An assessment committee reviews scholarship applications and selects the most outstanding candidates to become Lester B. Pearson Scholars.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> The Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarships, offered by the University of Toronto, are highly prestigious and competitive awards designed to attract exceptional international students to Canada. Named after former Prime Minister Lester B. 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