Scholarship

Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarships

University of Toronto Original Source
Award

Not specified

Deadline

Nov 07, 2025

Deadline passed
Location

Canada

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship is the University of Toronto's most prestigious award for international students. It recognizes outstanding academic achievement, creativity and leadership potential. This scholarship is one of the largest scholarship programs for international students in Canada, awarding approximately 37 scholarships annually. The program covers tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years at the University of Toronto. Pearson Scholars demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, creativity, and potential to contribute positively to the global community. Students must be nominated by their high school to be eligible, with schools limited to one nomination per year. Recipients join a global community of exceptional changemakers from 188 countries represented in the program.

Duration 48 - 49 mo
37 awards
Renewable (4yr)
Decision Decisions start end of January 2026, all nominees notified by April 2026

Who Can Apply

Region
Canada
Project in
Canada
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Institutional approval

Stages

  1. 1 two_stage

Review process

Students must first be nominated by their high school (one nomination per school), then submit an application for admission to University of Toronto, followed by a scholarship application. School nomination deadline is October 10, 2025, admission application deadline is October 17, 2025, and scholarship application deadline is November 7, 2025.

Additional benefits

  • housing
  • mentorship
  • networking

Restrictions

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