Undergraduate Scholarship at University of Toronto for International Students 2025/2026

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship at University of Toronto

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship is a prestigious award offered by the University of Toronto to exceptional international students. The scholarship covers tuition fees, books, incidental fees, and full residence support.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to apply for the Pearson International Scholarship, you must be:

• An international student (non-Canadian requiring a study permit)
• Enrolled in your final year of senior secondary school in 2024/2025 or have graduated no earlier than June 2025
• Beginning your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2026

Application Process

The 2026 competition opens on July 1, 2025. To apply, you will need to:

1. Receive a nomination from your school
2. Apply to study at the University of Toronto by October 18, 2025
3. Complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application by November 8, 2025
4. Submit all necessary documentation online by November 8, 2025

Deadlines

Make sure to note the following deadlines:

• School nomination deadline: October 11, 2025
• Student OUAC admission application deadline: October 18, 2025
• Student scholarship application deadline and documentation submission deadline: November 8, 2025

Academic Integrity Notice

The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools is prohibited when creating content for any University of Toronto undergraduate award application. Students and applicants found to have used generative AI will be disqualified from award eligibility.