York University International Scholarship 2025/26 (Study in Canada)

Lester B Pearson Scholarship in Canada 2025 at the University of Toronto. 

The scholarship covers all the expenses such as tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years. The University of Toronto is highly prestigious and one of the oldest Public Universities in Canada.

About the Scholarship

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships at the University of Toronto provide an unparalleled opportunity for outstanding international students to study at one of the world’s best universities in one of the world’s most multicultural cities. The scholarship program is intended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and creativity and who are recognized as leaders within their school. A special emphasis is placed on the impact the student has had on the life of their school and community, and their future potential to contribute positively to the global community.

Awarded annually, these scholarships recognize outstanding students from around the world, including international students studying at Canadian high schools. This is U of T’s most prestigious and competitive scholarship for international students. 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.

The University of Waterloo is a leading public research institution in Canada, renowned for its innovation, co-operative education (co-op) programs, and strong emphasis on experiential learning. 

Financial support to assist with tuition and living expenses.

Renewable scholarships provide continued funding for four years, based on academic performance.

Recognition of academic excellence and motivation in the field of science.

Criteria:

To be eligible, you must be an international (visa) student who has applied for admission to an undergraduate program in Waterloo's 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.

The renewable scholarships are dependent on maintaining an 80% overall cumulative average each term.

Maple International College of Secondary Studies, located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, is dedicated to providing quality education as a lifelong journey. The institution emphasizes a student-centered approach, fostering experiential learning to prepare students for academic and personal success.

Eligibility

Must be an international student 

Must be enrolled in the OSSD or University Pathway Program

Minimum admission average of 80%.

Submission of a completed application form.

Submission of a thoughtfully crafted essay outlining their future academic and career goals.

Completion of the admission information form.

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 Faculties will nominate eligible students based on the Faculty’s award allocation. Students will be selected based on academic excellence as demonstrated through their application for admission to the graduate program.

Eligibility 

International students who are registered full time and assessed international tuition fees. 

Normally given to students in research-based programs (thesis or major research paper). 

Will normally only be given to students entering the first term of their program (term 1.0).

Students must demonstrate academic excellence through criteria established by the Faculty.

Students must meet the academic progress requirements of their program and not have outstanding probationary admission requirements. 

Normally, students should not be concurrently receiving foreign government or agency sponsorship (e.g., China Scholarship Council, Libyan sponsorship, etc) or be fully or partially self-funded in excess of the Faculty minimum levels of support.  

 Alberta University offers Scholarships that require No separate application and has scholarships that require a separate application. Below you will find the details of the requirements for the scholarship, eligibility, and the application process. 

Scholarship that Requires Application

President’s International Distinction Scholarship: Up to CAD$120,000 for outstanding international students with strong leadership skills.

A Chan Pang Kuen Memorial International Distinction Scholarship: Up to CAD$120,000 for international students with exceptional academic merit and leadership qualities.

International Leader Scholarship: Up to CAD$15,000 for well-rounded international students with strong academic and leadership profiles.

May Quon Undergraduate Scholarship: Up to CAD$100,000 for Chinese or Hong Kong students with strong academics, financial need, and a student visa.

Cora Martinson International Scholarship: Up to CAD$56,000 for international students with strong academic and financial needs, entering Augustana Faculty.

University of Alberta Global Citizen Scholarship for IB Diploma International Students: Up to CAD$53,000 per year for exceptional IB Diploma students from Aga Khan Academies with financial need and leadership skills.