The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships at the University of Toronto provide an unparalleled opportunity for outstanding international students to study at one of the world’s best universities in one of the world’s most multicultural cities. The scholarship program is intended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and creativity and who are recognized as leaders within their school. A special emphasis is placed on the impact the student has had on the life of their school and community, and their future potential to contribute positively to the global community.
Pearson Scholars are students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and creativity, who are accepted as leaders within their school, and who have the potential to contribute to the global community in the future. They can be distinguished from other students who may have equally high academic results by virtue of their breadth of interest, intellectual energy and impact on the life of their school and community
Scholarship benefits
The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships will cover the following expenses for the full four years:
- Tuition
- Books
- Incidental fees
- full residence support
Eligibility
Interested applicants must meet following requirements to be eligible for the scholarship:
- Be an international student (i.e. a non-Canadian requiring a study permit)
- Enrolled in your final year of senior secondary school in 2024/2025 or have graduated no earlier than June 2024
- Beginning your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2025
- Students already attending post-secondary studies cannot be considered
- Students starting their post-secondary studies in January 2025 at another post-secondary institution cannot be considered.
How to apply
The 2025 applications opens on July 1, 2024. To apply, you will need to:
- Receive a nomination from your school. High schools not already contacted/verified are asked to submit an application to participate in their program. High schools who have participated in a previous year will receive their nomination access starting July 1, 2024.
- Apply to study at the University of Toronto by October 18, 2024 in order to begin your studies in September 2025. Please be advised that you will be considered for the Pearson Scholarship for your first choice of program at University of Toronto.
- Once we’ve received a nomination and you’ve applied to the university, you can complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application by November 8, 2024. You will receive a private link to the scholarship application when you are successfully nominated by your school.
- Submit all necessary documentation online by November 8, 2024.
Stay up-to-date with 2025/2026 session details at the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship website.
