Canada · Toronto
Overview
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
- Academic stage
- High school
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.
Funding package
Tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence support for four years.
- Tuition covered
- Stipend or salary not stated
- Travel not stated
- Accommodation covered
- Health insurance not stated
Application dates
- Deadline
- 6 Nov 2026 Open now
- Program dates
- 1 Sep 2027
- Duration
- 4 years
Verification
- Status
- Verified against the official source
- Official source
- www.future.utoronto.ca
- Last checked
- 18 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 18 Oct 2026
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