Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship – Canada 2027
Offered by University of Toronto
Deadline not stated
Prestigious full‑ride undergraduate scholarship for international students at the University of Toronto, covering tuition, books, fees and residence for up to four years.
Overview
The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship is one of Canada’s most valuable undergraduate awards for international students. It provides a complete financial package that includes full tuition, textbooks, incidental fees and on‑campus residence for the duration of a four‑year degree, often exceeding CAD 250,000 in total value.
Who can apply
- International students in their final year of secondary school or recent graduates.
- Must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, creativity and leadership.
- Nomination must come from the applicant’s secondary school, with only one nominee per school.
What the scholarship covers
- Full tuition fees for the chosen programme.
- Books and other required course materials.
- Incidental fees.
- Full on‑campus residence support for four years.
Application timeline (2027 intake)
- School nomination deadline: early October 2026.
- OUAC admission application: mid‑October 2026.
- Scholarship application and supporting documents: early November 2026.
How to apply
- Secure a nomination from your secondary school (one student per school).
- Submit an OUAC application for admission to the University of Toronto by the mid‑October deadline.
- Complete the scholarship application on the Pearson Scholarship portal, uploading all required documents before the early‑November deadline.
- Await the university’s decision, which will be communicated after the admission offers are released.
How to apply
Steps
- Obtain a nomination from your secondary school (only one nomination per school).
- Apply for admission to the University of Toronto through the OUAC system by mid‑October 2026.
- Log in to the Pearson Scholarship portal and fill out the application form.
- Upload required documents: academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency, personal statement, letters of recommendation and a copy of your passport or ID.
- Submit the application by early November 2026.
- Monitor your email for any further requests from the scholarship committee and for the final decision.
What you will need
- CV or résumé
- Transcripts
- Recommendation letters
- Personal statement
- Passport or ID
Eligibility notes
Nomination by the applicant’s secondary school is mandatory; only one student per school may be nominated.
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