Academic results may open the door, but a major undergraduate award can also require evidence of initiative, creativity, and positive influence beyond the classroom. The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship at the University of Toronto gives international applicants a chance to present the experiences and ambitions that distinguish them.

Read how winners selected examples from school and community life, worked with their school nomination process, and communicated the contribution they hoped to make at university. Their stories show how early preparation and specific personal examples helped shape a memorable application.