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Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships Updates

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships is one of the most exciting scholarship programs. This award is designed to recognize outstanding students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements, creativity, leadership, and a strong commitment to their communities.

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships

 

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships at the University of Toronto offer an exceptional opportunity for outstanding international students to study at a top university in a vibrant, multicultural city. This prestigious scholarship recognizes students who excel academically, demonstrate creativity, and are leaders in their school and community. See our 2024 Pearson Scholars here.

 

Eligibility

 

  • an international student (i.e. a non-Canadian requiring a study permit);

  • enrolled in your final year of senior secondary school in 2024/2025 or have graduated no earlier than June 2024

  • beginning your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2025 (students already attending post-secondary studies cannot be considered; students starting their post-secondary studies in January 2025 at another post-secondary institution cannot be considered).

 

Award Value

 

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships will cover tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years. The scholarship is tenable only at the University of Toronto for first-entry, undergraduate programs. Each year approximately 37 students will be named Lester B. Pearson Scholars.

 

Application Process

 

  1. Students receive a nomination from their school. High schools not already contacted/verified are asked to submit an application to participate in our program, available here. High schools who have participated in a previous year will receive their nomination access starting July 1, 2024.

  2. Students apply to study at the University of Toronto by October 18, 2024 in order to begin their studies in September 2025.  Please note that students will be considered for the Pearson Scholarship for their first choice of program at U of T.  While students may apply to several programs and may receive admission to them all, the Pearson Scholarship, if awarded, would be to their first choice of program at U of T at the time our scholarship decisions are made.

  3. Once we have received a nomination and the student has applied to the University, the student can complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application by November 8, 2024.  Students will receive a private link to the scholarship application when they have been successfully nominated by their school.

  4. All necessary documentation must be submitted online by November 8, 2024.

 

Pearson Scholarship Deadlines

 

  • School nomination deadline: October 11, 2024

  • Student OUAC admission application deadline: October 18, 2024 

  • Student scholarship application deadline and documentation submission deadline: November 8, 2024

 

More Information

 

We’re here to help! Visit our Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships website for complete details, including answers to frequently asked questions. If you have any further questions about applying to the Pearson Scholarships, please contact: pearson.scholarship@utoronto.ca

Waterloo University
Scholarships for International Students

Waterloo University offers more than 170 scholarships for international students, ranging from $1,000 to $40,000.

We'll automatically consider you for most of our scholarships, including our Merit and President’s scholarships which range from $1,000 to $5,000. However, there are some scholarships which require an application, including some of the ones listed below.

Scholarship  

                                                                                                                      

International Student Entrance Scholarship - 20 scholarships valued at  $10,000 each.

All Programs, Application not required.

Faculty of Engineering International  Student Entrance Scholarships - Up to 20 valued at $10,000 each

All Engineering program except Architecture, Application not required.

Faculty of Mathematics Global Scholarships -  Up to 10 valued at $12,000 to $40,000,  Spread equally over eight academic terms.

Most programs in the Faculty of Mathematics, except Software Engineering or Computing and Financial Management.

Must maintain a minimum 80% average and take five courses each academic term to receive payments after first year.

Application deadline - February 14, 2025.

Faculty of Science International Student Scholarships –15 scholarships of $25,000 to $80,000.

Most programs in the Faculty of Science.

10 scholarships – $80,000 total (renewable, $20,000/year for four years)

5 scholarships – $25,000 each.

To be eligible, you must be an international (visa) student who has applied for admission to an undergraduate program in the Faculty of Science. Scholarships will be awarded based on academic achievement, the impact a scholarship will have on your studies, and what motivates you to become a scientist.

Scholarships are awarded only after a student has received an offer of admission to a Faculty of Science program.

Application deadline - February 14, 2025.

 

 

Contest-based scholarships

To be considered, you must be a current high school student admissible to the Faculty of Mathematics. Scholarship decisions are based on a combination of averages, the Admissions Information Form, and math contest results. You are strongly recommended to write one or both of our math contests: the Euclid Mathematics Contest and/or the Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest. 

 

Entrance Scholarships - Contest(s) are strongly recommended.

The Faculty of Mathematics awards 200 entrance scholarships in values of:

  • $10,000 over four years

  • $8,000 over four years

  • one-year scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.

University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship

Award value $20,000 (Renewable)

Number of awards 2

Application required

Award description

  • Offered annually to undergraduate international students entering first year in any undergraduate degree in the upcoming fall term who have satisfied the university's English Language Proficiency requirement. Renewable in the second, third and fourth year at the University of Calgary, provided recipients achieve a GPA of 2.60 or more over a minimum of 24.00 units in the previous fall and winter terms and continue to pay an international differential tuition fee as an international student.

  • International students who are required to pay international tuition fees and who are not Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada

  • Academic merit.

 

President's Admission Scholarship

Award value $5000 (non renewable)

Number of awards – Variable 

No application required

In recognition of high academic achievement.

Award description

  • Offered annually to undergraduate students in any faculty entering first year directly from high school. Based on a final admission average of 95.00% or higher calculated by the undergraduate Admissions Office.

 

Seymour Schulich Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship for Students Outside the Calgary Area

Award value $30,400 (Renewable)

Number of awards - Variable

Application required

Award description

  • Offered annually to undergraduate students entering first year in the Schulich School of Engineering. Renewable in the second and third years at the University of Calgary for $22,700 providing the recipient maintains enrolment in the Schulich School of Engineering and achieves a minimum GPA of 3.50 on a minimum of 30.00 units in the previous fall and winter terms

  • Exceptional academic merit

 

Seymour Schulich Community Service/Entrepreneurial Entrance Award for Students Outside the Calgary Area

Award value - $30,400 (Renewable)

Number of awards- Variable

Application required

Award description

  • Offered annually to undergraduate students entering first year in the Schulich School of Engineering. Renewable in the second and third years at the University of Calgary for $22,700 providing the recipient maintains enrolment in the Schulich School of Engineering and achieves a minimum GPA of 2.70 in the previous fall and winter terms based on a full course load (minimum 30.00 units). Renewal is also based on evidence of a commitment to continued service or entrepreneurial activities

  • Demonstrated contribution to school life, community service or evidence of entrepreneurial talent

  • Academic merit

 

Diversity Champions in Engineering Award

Award value - $4,000

Number of awards - Variable

Application required

Diversity is a critical driver of innovation, leading to robust problem-solving and creativity in engineering. The Diversity Champions in Engineering scholarships are for students entering their first year at Schulich School of Engineering.

Award description

  • Offered annually to undergraduate student entering first year in the Schulich School of Engineering

  • Academic merit

  • Demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity in engineering

  • Preference will be given to Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents.

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