University of Toronto has announced one of the biggest scholarship for the international students by the name of Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship program. This scholarship program is the currently open. It is fully funded scholarship which covers tuition fees, accommodation facilities, health insurance and books expenses too.

University of Toronto is a well-known university in Canada which stands on 25th QS ranking among the world universities. It offers almost 37 scholarships annually for all the undergraduate students across the globe.

The main purpose behind this fantastic Lester B. Pearson International Scholarshipprogram is bring the talented and leadership oriented students in the growing environment.

Benefits of the scholarship:

 The scholarship is designed for the students which were leaders in their school and are nominated by school.

Fully funded: It is a fully funded scholarship

Financial coverage: it reduces the overall financial burden of the students.

Health insurance: the scholarship also provides the health insurance and medical assistance to the awardees.

Living expenses: the accommodation facilities are also the part of this prestigious scholarship.

Other expenses:  It covers all the expense of books, 4 years, during the studies.

What is the Eligibility Criteria for the University of Toronto Scholarship?

The students with exceptional academic qualities and achievements are the best match for Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship. The eligibility criteria to apply for it is as under:

  • Any non-Canadian student belonging to any nationality can apply for the scholarship.
  • A fresh graduate or recent enrolled in the final year of higher secondary school.
  • The students nominated by their higher schools for the above scholarship. The higher school which have applied for the program can be considered.
  • Students with strong academic record, creative thinking and leadership qualities are eligible.
  • The students pursuing their studies in university of Toronto in September 2025.

Apply for Swiss government scholarships. It is fully funded.

Major disciplines to study:

The described scholarship is university of Toronto is only for bachelor’s degree for 4 years. Almost all the subject disciplines are included in this program however, there is a list of some majors with 700 subjects.

  • Life sciences
  • Pharmacy
  • Medicine
  • Education
  • Law
  • Health
  • Music, and architecture
  • Engineering
  • Computer science
  • Kinesiology and physical education
  • Commerce
  • Humanities and social sciences
  • Physical sciences
  • Mathematics

How to apply for the University of Toronto scholarship?

To apply for the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship, here is the full step-by-step procedure.

Receive a nomination from your school.

  • The applicant then need a nomination by his high school or institute to be eligible for the lester b. pearson international scholarship.
  • If the institute is not enrolled in the program, it is required to apply for participation first. The link to participate is here.
  • The institute will be contacted and verified, after this it can nominate the applicant.

Apply for admission in university of Toronto:

  • Firstly, the applicant should apply for the university of Toronto admission in the undergraduate program. Here is the link to apply for international students.
  • Choose your preferred courses in an order. Remember, the first course will be subjected to scholarship.
  • Students can see access the application portal on the official website.

Fill the application form:

  • The university will send a personalized link to the applicant if his nomination is received and his admission in the university is approved.
  • The personalized link will take you to the application form and documentation.
  • Fill the application form with correct information.

Some important deadlines to be remembered:

There are different deadlines for different processes. For Example:

  • Nomination deadline: 11th October, 2024
  • Deadline for admission in University of Toronto: 18th October, 2024
  • Deadline for scholarship application: 8th November, 2024

Italian government scholarship is also fully funded. Apply for it.

Why to choose University of Toronto?

  • University of Toronto is top most university of Canada and 25th best university in the world.
  • It is committed to the provide a valuable learning experience to the students.
  • There is seen a wider cultural diversity of 170 countries in the university ensuring community bonds and cooperation.
  • The education curriculum of the university id globally accepted and is transferrable too.

Official website: For more information about the university of Toronto scholarship programs, admissions and deadlines, consider visiting the official website of university of Toronto and Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship