The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship is a fully funded undergraduate scholarship offered by the University of Toronto, one of the world’s leading research and teaching institutions. This scholarship is dedicated to recognizing exceptional international students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, creativity, and leadership potential. Selected scholars will study in the multicultural city of Toronto, which is consistently ranked among the safest and most livable cities in the world. Only 37 students worldwide are selected each year for this prestigious award.

🔆 Host Country

✅ Canada

🔆 Host University

✅ University of Toronto

🔆 Degree Level

✅ Bachelor’s Degree (Undergraduate Program)

🔆 Fields of Study

Pearson Scholars can choose from over 700 undergraduate programs, including:

✅ Life Sciences
✅ Engineering
✅ Computer Science
✅ Music
✅ Architecture
✅ Commerce & Management
✅ Humanities & Social Sciences
✅ Kinesiology & Physical Education
✅ Physical & Mathematical Sciences

🔆 Benefits

✅ Full tuition fees for four years
✅ Book allowance
✅ Incidental costs fully covered
✅ Accommodation provided by the host institution
✅ Study at a top-ranked global university (Ranked 18th by Times Higher Education 2023)
✅ Opportunity to live in Toronto, one of the world’s safest and most diverse cities

🔆 Eligibility Criteria

✅ All international students can apply
✅ Must not be a Canadian national
✅ International students who attended high school in Canada are also eligible
✅ Must be in the final year of secondary school or graduated no earlier than June 2025
✅ Must be nominated by their school or college
✅ Must have applied to the University of Toronto for undergraduate studies
✅ Must not have started any post-secondary studies
✅ Must be applying as a first-entry undergraduate student

🔆 Require Documents

✅ High school academic transcripts
✅ School nomination form
✅ University of Toronto admission application
✅ English language proficiency proof (if applicable)
✅ Personal statement or essay (if requested in scholarship application)

🔆 How to Apply

✅ Step 1: Apply to an undergraduate program at the University of Toronto for Fall 2026
✅ Step 2: Ask your school to nominate you for the scholarship
✅ Step 3: Ensure your school is a verified participant; if not, the school must apply to participate
✅ Step 4: After nomination and university application, you’ll receive a personalized link to the Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application
✅ Step 5: Complete the online scholarship application through the secured link

🔆 Deadline

✅ Nomination deadline: October 10, 2025
✅ University of Toronto admission (OUAC) deadline: October 17, 2025
✅ Pearson Scholarship application deadline: November 7, 2025

🔆 Why Apply?

✅ Study at a world-class institution with state-of-the-art facilities
✅ Join a global network of scholars
✅ Experience life in a vibrant, multicultural environment
✅ Be part of a program that recognizes academic excellence and community impact