Undergraduate scholarship in Canada 2021 | apply now

Those who wish to study in Canada from 2021 can make good use of this undergraduate scholarship in Canada.

Just so you know, this scholarship is awarded under the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship scheme.

Bear in mind that this scholarship is only for international students who plan to start their studies in Canada next year.

If that best describe you, then proceed with reading this post.

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Value of this scholarship

This scholarship covers tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years of your course.

What you should know about this undergraduate scholarship in Canada

– The scholarship is sponsored by the University of Toronto, Canada (U of T). In fact, it is University of Toronto’s most prestigious scholarship for international students.

– This undergraduate scholarship is awarded, and taken at University of Toronto in Canada.

– A total of 37 international students are awarded this scholarship each year. You could be one!

– Applicants must be able to commence study at University of Toronto by January 2021. Therefore, you’re expected to hold an offer of a place on a full time course at U of T to enjoy this scholarship. And, your course must be starting in January 2021.

– This scholarship is for international students from all countries (except Canada).

Who can apply?

To be awarded this undergraduate scholarship in Canada, you must:

• a high achiever in academic and creative pursuits.
• have demonstrated strong leadership skills.
• an original and creative thinker committed to school and community.
• be international student. That is, a non-Canadian citizen or permanent resident requiring a study permit to study in Canada.
• currently be in your final year of secondary school or have graduated no earlier than June 2019. That is, you must be in SS3 or have finished secondary school in 2019.
• be intending to start your studies at University of Toronto in the 2020/2021 academic year.

You might want to check out:

• Studying in Canada guide; take higher education in Canada
• Full list of public universities in Canada | study in Canada

You are not eligible for this scholarship if you are:

• already attending a tertiary institution (post-secondary) OR
• starting your studies at a tertiary institution other than U of T in 2020.

Please note that you need to be nominated to be awarded this undergraduate scholarship.

How to apply

To apply for this scholarship, you need to:

1. Receive a nomination from your school. (High schools/secondary schools not already contacted/verified are asked to submit an application to participate in the University of Toronto scholarship program. Your secondary school can submit their at the U of T website.
2. Apply to study at the University of Toronto to begin your studies in 2020. And, complete your application for admission by the appropriate deadlines on the university website.
3. Once the University of Toronto receive a nomination and you’ve applied to the university, you can complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application.

Successful candidates are chosen on the basis of their application and meeting the eligibility criteria.

Deadline

Application closes once University of Toronto application window closes. So it would be wise to check the key deadlines for admission into U of T. For more information, please visit their website.

Please leave a comment below if you have questions to ask about this scholarship or studying at U of T.