Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarships

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.