Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarship
About 37 University of Toronto scholarships a year for outstanding international school leavers: tuition, books, fees and full residence support for four years.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Canada
Funding
Tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence support for four years.
Eligible applicants
International students (school-nominated)
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Overview
Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarship is offered by University of Toronto for Undergraduate study in Canada. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Official application form or online applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Tuition
Included
Books and incidental fees
Included
Full residence support for four years
Included
Tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence support for four years. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- International students (non-Canadians who need a study permit).
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants, except citizens of the excluded countries named by the provider.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Canada
Official eligibility summary
International students in their final year of secondary school in 2026/27 (or who graduated no earlier than June 2026), nominated by their school, starting at U of T in September 2027.
Applicant profile
- International students (school-nominated)
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Canada
Current-cycle criteria
- International students in their final year of secondary school in 2026/27 (or who graduated no earlier than June 2026), nominated by their school, starting at U of T in September 2027.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Your school nominates you by October 9, 2026.
- 2
Apply to a U of T undergraduate programme through OUAC by October 16, 2026.
- 3
Submit the scholarship application and documents by November 6, 2026.
Application timeline
Application cycle
For September 2027 entry: school nomination by October 9, 2026; admission application by October 16, 2026; scholarship application by November 6, 2026.
The listed deadline is November 6, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Toronto
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is November 6, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.