Canada · Toronto
About this opportunity
The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship is the University of Toronto’s most prestigious award for international first-year students who show exceptional academic achievement, creativity and leadership. About 37 Pearson Scholars are named each year.
Steps for September 2027 entry: your school nominates you (one student per school; nomination deadline 9 October 2026), you apply to U of T through OUAC by 16 October 2026, then complete the scholarship application through the private link by 6 November 2026.
Who can apply
International students who need a Canadian study permit, in their final year of secondary school in 2026/27 or graduated no earlier than June 2026, starting U of T in September 2027. Must be nominated by their school.
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Study level
- Bachelor's
Mandatory conditions
- Your secondary school must nominate you (one nominee per school).
- You must not have started post-secondary studies.
- International student needing a Canadian study permit.
What the funding covers
Tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence support for four years.
- Tuition Covered
- Stipend or salary Not stated — check the official page
- Travel Not stated — check the official page
- Accommodation Covered
- Health insurance Not stated — check the official page
"Not separately covered" means the provider does not pay for it on top — you pay it yourself, usually from the stipend if there is one.
Documents & tests
The exact document list for this opportunity is not recorded yet. These are the documents usually asked for — confirm the final list on the official page.
- Valid passport
- Transcripts and degree or school-leaving certificates (with certified English translations if needed)
- CV
- Statement of purpose, motivation letter or study plan
- Recommendation letters (usually two)
- English test score (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) or waiver evidence
- Tests
- Not stated — check the official page
- Application fee
- Not stated — ScholarsChapter itself never charges a fee
How to apply
General steps — the provider's own instructions always take priority.
- Read the full eligibility rules on www.future.utoronto.ca and confirm you meet every mandatory condition.
- Confirm this year's deadline and time zone on the official page — dates change every cycle.
- Prepare your documents and book any language test early; results can take two weeks or more.
- Write your statement, CV and other texts specifically for this opportunity.
- Submit through the official portal only, keep the confirmation email, and track your application here.
Before you apply
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Program dates
- Program dates
- 1 Sep 2027
- Duration
- 4 years
Verification
- Information
- Verified against the official source. This confirms the details we list — it does not mean applications are open; see the application status above.
- Official source
- www.future.utoronto.ca
- Last checked
- 18 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 18 Oct 2026
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