Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship at University of Toronto

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship at the University of Toronto rewards international students who show strong academic results, creativity and leadership at school. It looks closely at the difference you have made to your school and community, and at how you might contribute to the wider world in the future. The award covers the full cost of your undergraduate studies for four years. It is open to international students, including those already studying at Canadian high schools.

• Host: University of Toronto, Canada
• Level: Undergraduate (Bachelor's degree)
• Study destination: Canada
• Deadline: 16 Oct/6 Nov 2026 (annual) (see application section for exact dates)
• Awards: approximately 37 each year
• Covered: tuition, books, incidental fees, full residence support for four years
• Starts: September 2027

University of Toronto, Canada

Undergraduate programme offered at the University of Toronto. Any field available at the university is eligible.

Each year, about 37 students are named Lester B. Pearson Scholars.

International students from all over the world, including international students who are studying at Canadian high schools.

The scholarship covers tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years.

To be eligible for the Pearson International Scholarship, you must:

• Be an international student (i.e. a non-Canadian requiring a study permit);
• Be enrolled in your final year of senior secondary school in 2026/2027 or have graduated no earlier than June 2026;
• Be beginning your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2027. Students already attending post-secondary studies cannot be considered; students starting their post-secondary studies in January 2027 at another post-secondary institution cannot be considered.

Application instructions:

Applications are currently closed.

To become a Pearson Scholar, you must be nominated by your school and apply to undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto. To apply, you need to:

• Receive a nomination from your school. High schools not already contacted/verified are asked to submit an application for nomination rights available here.
• Apply to study at the University of Toronto by 16 October 2026 in order to begin your studies in September 2027. You will be considered for the Pearson Scholarship for your first choice of program at U of T. You may apply for several programs and may receive admission to them all; however, the Pearson Scholarship, if awarded to you, would be restricted to your first choice of program at U of T at the time our scholarship decisions are made.
• Once the University receives a nomination and you have applied to the university, complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application by 6 November 2026. You will receive a private link to the scholarship application when you are successfully nominated by your school.
• Submit all necessary documentation online by 6 November 2026.

The school nomination deadline is 9 October 2026. The student admissions deadline is 16 October 2026. The scholarship application and document submission deadline is 6 November 2026.

Visit the application page and the official website (link below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

• Who can apply for the Pearson International Scholarship? International students (non-Canadians requiring a study permit) who are in their final year of senior secondary school in 2026/2027 or graduated no earlier than June 2026, and who will start at the University of Toronto in September 2027.
• What does the scholarship cover? Tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years.
• How many scholarships are awarded each year? Approximately 37 students are named Lester B. Pearson Scholars each year.
• Do I need a nomination from my school? Yes, you must be nominated by your school and also apply to undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto.
• What are the application deadlines? The school nomination deadline is 9 October 2026, the student admissions deadline is 16 October 2026, and the scholarship application and document submission deadline is 6 November 2026.
• Can I choose any program? You will be considered for the Pearson Scholarship for your first choice of program at U of T. If awarded, the scholarship is restricted to that first choice at the time scholarship decisions are made.

• Read the official guidelines on the University of Toronto website before you start.
• Talk to your school early about the nomination process and internal deadlines.
• Prepare your documents (transcripts, identification, etc.) well in advance.
• Check whether you need an English language test and register early if required.
• Submit your application and documents before the deadline to avoid last-minute problems.