Suitably qualified international students looking to pursue an undergraduate degree program at the University of Toronto are welcome to apply for the fully funded Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarships 2026.
Being one of the largest scholarship programs for international students in Canada, the Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarships 2026 offers international students with outstanding academic achievement, creativity and leadership potential the opportunity for a fully funded Undergraduate Scholarships at the University of Toronto for the 2026/2027 academic year.
To become a Pearson Scholar, you need to be nominated by your school and apply to undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto. Follow these steps below to get started.
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Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarships 2026, applicants must meet the criteria below:
- Be an international student (i.e. a non-Canadian requiring a study permit);
- Be enrolled in your final year of senior secondary school in 2026/2027 or have graduated no earlier than June 2026; and
- Beginning your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2027.
Note: Students who are already attending post-secondary studies or students who are starting their post-secondary studies in January 2027 at U of T or another post-secondary institution are not eligible for the Pearson International Scholarship.
Scholarship Benefits
The Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarships 2026 covers:
- Tuition
- Books
- Incidental fees
- Full residence support for four years.
The scholarship is tenable only at the University of Toronto for first-entry, undergraduate programs. Each year approximately 37 students will be named Pearson Scholars.
Application Process
- JUL – OCT: Your high school nominates youAsk your guidance counsellor, principal or head of school if your school is eligible to nominate students for the Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarship.Schools that have previously participated will receive access to the nomination form beginning July 6, 2026.
- The deadline to nominate a student is October 9, 2026.
- If your school has not yet participated, they can apply to join the program by noon (EST) October 9th 2026.
Sep – Oct: Apply to study at U of TTo be considered for the Pearson Scholarship, you must apply to at least one undergraduate program at the University of Toronto. You must begin your studies in September 2027. - The deadline to apply for admission to U of T and be considered for the Pearson Scholarship is October 16, 2026.
Please note: You may apply to up to three areas on your application for admission; however, the Pearson Scholarship, if awarded to you, would be restricted to your top choice of program at the time our scholarship decisions are made.
Oct – Nov: Submit your Pearson Scholarship application. You will receive a private link to the Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarship application when you have been nominated by your school. - You will be able to complete this form after you have submitted your application for admission to U of T. The deadline to complete the Pearson International Scholarship application and submit all required documentation is November 6, 2026.
Application Timeline
- School nomination deadline: October 9, 2026
- Student OUAC admission application deadline: October 16, 2026
- Student scholarship application deadline and documentation submission deadline: November 6, 2026
Method of Application
To submit your complete application, click HERE to access the Two-step application process.
Application Deadline: November 6, 2026.
For More Information: Visit the Scholarship Website.
