The Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarships in Canada 2026 (Fully-Funded)

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.

To become a Pearson Scholar, you must be nominated by your school and apply to undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto. Ask your school guidance counsellor about being nominated. Once you’ve been nominated and have applied to the University of Toronto, you will be sent a personalized, secure link to the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship application.

Pearson Scholars are students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and creativity, who are accepted as leaders within their school, and who have the potential to contribute to the global community in the future. They can be distinguished from other students who may have equally high academic results by virtue of their breadth of interest, intellectual energy and impact on the life of their school and community.

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Summary

1. Application Deadline: October 10, 2025
2. Category: Bachelors Fully Funded Undergraduate
3. Opportunity Locations: Canada
4. School: University of Toronto

Eligibility Criteria for The Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarships in Canada 2026 (Fully-Funded)

1. An international student (i.e., a non-Canadian requiring a study permit);
2. Enrolled in your final year of senior secondary school in 2025/2026 or have graduated no earlier than June 2025
3. Beginning your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2026 (students already attending post-secondary studies cannot be considered; students starting their post-secondary studies in January 2026 at another post-secondary institution cannot be considered).

Benefits of The Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarships in Canada 2026 (Fully-Funded)

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

How to Apply

To apply, you will need to:

1. Receive a nomination from your school. High schools not already contacted/verified are asked to submit an application to participate in their program, available here. High schools that have participated in a previous year will receive their nomination access starting July 1, 2025.
2. Apply to study at the University of Toronto(external link) by October 17, 2025 in order to begin your studies in September 2026 . Please be advised that 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.
3. Once they've received a nomination and you’ve applied to the university, you can complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application by November 7, 2025. You will receive a private link to the scholarship application when you are successfully nominated by your school.
4. Submit all necessary documentation online by November 7, 2025.

Pearson Scholarship Deadlines

1. School nomination deadline: October 10, 2025
2. Student OUAC admission application deadline: October 17, 2025
3. Student scholarship application deadline and documentation submission deadline: November 7, 2025

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Application Deadline

10 October, 2025

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