Applications are now open for the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship 2026 at the University of Toronto, Canada. This fully funded scholarship is one of the most prestigious awards offered to international students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, creativity, and leadership qualities.
The Lester B. Pearson Scholarship will cover all major expenses, including tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for the duration of the undergraduate program. Only 37 students worldwide will be awarded this scholarship for the 2026 academic intake.
Scholarship Details
- Host Country: Canada
- University: University of Toronto
- Degree Level: Undergraduate
- Number of Scholarships: 37
- Start Date: September 2026
- Application Deadline for Students: 17 October 2025
What the Scholarship Covers
- Full tuition fees for four years
- Book allowance
- Incidental expenses fully covered
- Full residence support on campus
Fields of Study
The University of Toronto offers more than 700 undergraduate programs across various fields, including:
- Life Sciences
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Music and Architecture
- Commerce and Management
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Kinesiology and Physical Education
- Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to international students from all countries
- Canadian citizens are not eligible
- Must be nominated by your high school
- Must be in the final year of secondary school (or have graduated after June 2025)
- Must apply for admission to the University of Toronto for September 2026
- Must not have begun post-secondary studies at any institution
Important Deadlines
- School nomination deadline: 10 October 2025
- OUAC application deadline: 17 October 2025
- Student application deadline: 7 November 2025
How to Apply
- Ask your high school to nominate you. If your school is not already registered, they must apply for participation.
- Apply to the University of Toronto for an undergraduate program (only your first-choice program will be considered).
- Once nominated and your application is submitted, you will receive a personalized scholarship application link.
- Complete the scholarship application through the provided link before the deadline.
For full details and to begin the application process, visit the official scholarship page below:
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