The Lester B. Pearson Scholarship 2027 is one of Canada’s most prestigious undergraduate scholarships for outstanding international students. Offered by the University of Toronto, this fully funded scholarship recognizes exceptional academic achievement, leadership potential, and positive community impact. Selected students will receive comprehensive financial support to complete a four-year bachelor’s degree while studying at one of the world’s top-ranked universities. Each year, approximately 37 international students are selected through a competitive nomination process by their high schools. The scholarship provides an opportunity to study in Toronto, one of the world’s most multicultural and vibrant cities.

🔆 Quick Overview

✅ Host Country: Canada
✅ University: University of Toronto
✅ Scholarship Name: Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship
✅ Study Level: Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degree)
✅ Funding Type: Fully Funded
✅ Duration: Up to 4 Years
✅ Eligible Applicants: International Students
✅ Number of Scholarships: Approximately 37 per year

🔆 Available Fields of Study

Students can choose from more than 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 the entire four-year degree.

✅ Book allowance.

✅ Coverage of incidental and academic expenses.

✅ Full accommodation support throughout the scholarship period.

🔆 Eligibility Criteria

✅ Open to international students from all countries.

✅ Applicants must not be Canadian citizens.

✅ International students studying at a Canadian high school are also eligible.

✅ Must be nominated by their high school.

✅ Must currently be in the final year of secondary school.

✅ If already graduated, graduation must not be earlier than June 2026.

✅ Must apply for undergraduate admission at the University of Toronto.

✅ Must not have started post-secondary studies at any university or college.

✅ Must be applying for their first undergraduate degree.

🔆 How to apply

✅ Apply for admission to an undergraduate program at the University of Toronto for September 2027 intake.

✅ Request your high school to nominate you for the Lester B. Pearson Scholarship.

✅ If your school has never participated before, it must register with the Pearson Scholarship program before submitting your nomination.

✅ Submit your University of Toronto admission application and select up to three undergraduate programs.

✅ After your nomination and university application are received, you will receive a personalized Pearson Scholarship application link.

✅ Complete the online scholarship application and submit it before the official deadline.

🔆 Require documents

✅ High school nomination.

✅ University of Toronto undergraduate application.

✅ Completed Pearson Scholarship online application.

✅ Academic transcripts.

✅ Supporting documents required by the University of Toronto.

🔆 Deadline

✅ School Nomination Deadline: October 9, 2026

✅ OUAC Application Deadline: October 16, 2026

✅ Pearson Scholarship Application Deadline: November 9, 2026

🔆 Why Apply?

✅ Study at one of the world’s leading universities.

✅ Receive a fully funded undergraduate education.

✅ Join an international community of exceptional scholars.

✅ Develop leadership skills and global networks.

✅ Experience life in one of Canada’s most diverse cities.