Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship – University of Toronto

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship is U of T’s most prestigious award for international undergraduate students. Each year, approximately 37 outstanding scholars globally are selected based on exceptional academic achievement, creativity, leadership, and community impact.

🎓 What’s Included:

• Full tuition coverage for four years

• Support for books and incidental fees

• On-campus residence fully funded for the duration of study

✅ Eligibility:

• Must be a non‑Canadian student requiring a study permit

• In final year of high school or graduated within the last two years

• Must be nominated by your high school (one nomination per school)

• Exceptional academic record, leadership qualities, creativity, and ambition to contribute globally

📆 Application Highlights:

• Your school must nominate you—typically during fall deadlines

• Once nominated, submit U of T admission application followed by the Pearson scholarship application

• Decisions are rolled out: offers often begin late January through April

• Scholarships are awarded across all three main campuses

This scholarship provides full financial support and places scholars in a vibrant academic environment focused on developing global leaders.