Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship 2027 – Canada
Offered by University of Toronto
Closes in 22 days — 6 Nov 2026
A fully funded undergraduate scholarship for outstanding international high‑school seniors, covering tuition, books, residence and incidental fees for four years at the University of Toronto.
Overview
The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship is a prestigious, fully funded award for non‑Canadian students who will begin a four‑year undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto in September 2027. Each year about 37 scholars are selected from nearly 190 countries.
Who can apply
- International students (must require a Canadian study permit)
- Currently in the final year of secondary school in 2026/2027 or graduated no earlier than June 2026
- Will start full‑time undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto in September 2027
- Must be nominated by their secondary school (only one nomination per school)
Students already enrolled in post‑secondary study or planning to start in January 2027 are ineligible.
What the scholarship covers
- Full tuition fees for four years
- Books and course materials
- Incidental university fees
- Full on‑campus residence support
Application process
- School nomination – Your secondary school submits a nomination (deadline 9 Oct 2026).
- University admission application – Apply to at least one undergraduate programme (deadline 16 Oct 2026).
- Pearson scholarship application – After nomination and admission application, complete the private scholarship form and upload required documents (deadline 6 Nov 2026).
All deadlines are firm.
Selection criteria
Candidates are assessed on academic excellence, creativity, demonstrated leadership, and potential to contribute to the global community.
Benefits beyond finance
Scholars join a supportive cohort, gain access to enrichment programmes, and benefit from the University of Toronto’s world‑class faculty, research opportunities and multicultural environment.
How to apply
Step 1 – School nomination
- Ask your secondary school counsellor or principal to submit the nomination form before 9 Oct 2026.
Step 2 – University admission application
- Apply through the University of Toronto (or OUAC) to at least one undergraduate programme by 16 Oct 2026.
Step 3 – Pearson scholarship application
- After your school’s nomination is confirmed and your admission application is submitted, you will receive a private link.
- Complete the scholarship form, upload transcripts, language‑test results and any other required evidence, and submit by 6 Nov 2026.
What you will need
- Transcripts
- Language test result
- Other
Eligibility notes
Applicants must be non‑Canadian, in their final secondary‑school year (or graduated after June 2026), nominated by their school (one nomination per school), and intend to start full‑time study in September 2027. Those already in post‑secondary education are ineligible.
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