The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships 2026 at the University of Toronto are now accepting applications from interested and outstanding students. This is 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 meant to recognize students who excel academically and creatively while also serving as school leaders. A strong emphasis is placed on the student’s impact on school and community life, as well as their future potential to positively contribute to the global community.
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Brief Description
Scholarship Sponsor(s): University of Toronto, Canada
Host Institution(s): University of Toronto, Canada
Funding Amount: Funded
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Undergraduates Students
Nationality: International Students
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships 2026, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be an international student (i.e. a non-Canadian requiring a study permit);
- Applicants must enroll in your final year of senior secondary school in 2025/2026 or have graduated no earlier than June 2025
- Applicants 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).
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Scholarship Benefits
The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships 2025 will cover the following benefits:
- Tuition,
- Books,
- Incidental fees, and
- Full residence support for four years.
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How to Apply | University of Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships 2026
To apply for The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships 2026, you will need to:
- Receive a nomination from your school. High schools not already contacted/verified are asked to submit an application to participate in our program, available here.(external link) High schools who have participated in a previous year will receive their nomination access starting July 1, 2025.
- 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.
- Once we’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.
- Submit all necessary documentation online by November 7, 2025.
- Pearson Scholarship Deadlines
- School nomination deadline: October 10, 2025
- Student OUAC admission application deadline: October 17, 2025
- Student scholarship application deadline and documentation submission deadline: November 7, 2025
Application Deadline: October 10, 2025
