Fully-Funded Scholarship Opportunity for Young Nigerians in Canada

In a significant development, the University of Toronto in Canada has extended an enticing opportunity for young Nigerians to pursue both living and study expenses under the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship. The scholarship, spanning a duration of four years, encompasses full tuition, presenting a golden opportunity for aspiring undergraduates to experience academic excellence in Canada.

The University of Toronto encourages applications from international students who have exhibited exceptional academic prowess, creativity, and leadership within their respective schools. Eligibility criteria stipulate that applicants must be non-Canadian individuals requiring a study permit, currently in their final year of secondary school, or have graduated no earlier than June 2023, with plans to commence studies at the University of Toronto in September 2024.

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The application process for this fully-funded scholarship is currently open, with a deadline set for December 15, 2023. Prospective applicants are advised to initiate the process by receiving a nomination from their school, applying to study at the University of Toronto, and completing the admission application by the specified deadlines. Once nominated by the school, candidates will gain access to the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application.

This scholarship opportunity, shared by global mobility and migration expert @Cherrychristie2, is part of a broader trend where prestigious institutions worldwide are extending fully-funded opportunities to Nigerian students. Similar opportunities have arisen in Austria, the Netherlands, and Australia, providing Nigerian youths with diverse options to pursue higher education globally.