Study in Canada with Full Funding: Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship at the University of Toronto 2026

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship at the University of Toronto 2026: Overview

The Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarship is the University of Toronto’s most prestigious and fully funded undergraduate scholarship for exceptional international students. It offers outstanding individuals the opportunity to study at Canada’s top-ranked university, located in Toronto, one of the world’s most multicultural and safest cities. Each year, approximately 37 international students are selected as Pearson Scholars, receiving full financial support to pursue their first-entry undergraduate programs at the University of Toronto.

Key Deadlines

• School Nomination Deadline: October 10, 2025

• University Application Deadline: October 17, 2025

• Scholarship Application Deadline: November 7, 2025

Scholarship Benefits

• Full tuition coverage for four years

• Books and incidental fees

• Full residence support

• Access to a world-class education in a global city

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be an international student requiring a Canadian study permit

• Be in the final year of secondary school in 2025/2026 or have graduated after June 2025

• They are starting their undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto in September 2026

• Demonstrate academic excellence, creativity, leadership, and a positive impact on their school or community

Application Process

1. School Nomination (Deadline: October 10, 2025)

   • Your school must nominate you. Schools not already registered must apply to participate.

2. Apply to U of T (Deadline: October 17, 2025)

   • Apply via OUAC and choose U of T as your first-choice university.

3. Pearson Scholarship Application (Deadline: November 7, 2025)

   • After U of T receives your application and nomination, it will send you a personalized scholarship application link.

Important Notes

• The scholarship is only tenable at U of T and for your first-choice program.

• U of T does not work with agents or agencies for this scholarship—apply directly through official channels.