The University of Toronto’s Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship is one of the most prominent choices for overseas students looking for a fully financed scholarship in Canada. Students that exhibit exceptional academic achievement, inventiveness, and shown leadership abilities are recognised worldwide with this prize.
Approximately 37 outstanding overseas students are chosen as Pearson Scholars each year. Beyond providing financial aid, the initiative aims to develop future leaders who will significantly impact communities throughout the world.
Students who intend to start their undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto in September 2026 and who will graduate in 2025 or 2026 are eligible applicants.Even though you can apply to three different university programs, the scholarship will only pay for your first pick when it is awarded.
Access to one of the best colleges in the world is made possible by this life-changing opportunity. Verify your eligibility and work with your school to start the application process if you want to be a Pearson Scholar.
Host Country: Canada
University: University of Toronto
Opportunity Type: Undergraduate
Subjects: All Subjects
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- must be a foreign student who needs a study permit in order to attend school in Canada.
- must be in their senior year of high school in 2025–2026 or have graduated by June 2025 at the latest.
- must start University of Toronto undergraduate studies in September 2026.
- Your high school must formally nominate you through the university’s specified procedure.
Benefits:
- For the four years of the undergraduate degree, comprehensive funding includes full tuition, book costs, incidentals, and full residential support.
- Global Opportunity: Accepts students from all around the world; previous winners have come from more than 188 nations.
- Prior to applying for the scholarship, candidates must have an official nomination from their high school.
- University of Toronto-only: Only accessible to first-entry undergraduate programs at the University of Toronto.
Deadline: 07 November 2025
