How many students can my school nominate for the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship at the University of Toronto?
Each participating school can nominate one student per year for the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship at the University of Toronto. The nomination need not precede your admission application, but the admission application must come before the scholarship application. The university selects approximately 37 scholars annually.
Each participating school can nominate one student per year, so the process involves your high school. The nomination need not come before your admission application, but you must apply for admission before you complete the separate scholarship application. Nomination alone does not mean you have won the award.
How nomination fits into the process
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| School nomination | One student per participating school each year |
| Admission application | Nominee applies to an eligible undergraduate programme |
| Scholarship application | Completed through a private link sent to nominated students |
| Selection | The university selects approximately 37 scholars annually |
Eligibility conditions
- International-student status.
- The required secondary school year.
- A planned September 2027 start at U of T.
My Advice
Ask your school early how it chooses its single nominee and what materials it needs from you. Since only one student can be put forward, a strong academic record and leadership examples help your case.
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