In pursuit of academic excellence and global citizenship, the University of Toronto’s Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships empower outstanding international students to achieve their dreams. Established in honor of Canada’s 14th Prime Minister and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Lester B. Pearson, these prestigious scholarships recognize exceptional young leaders who embody academic achievement, creativity, and community involvement. Each year, up to 37 students from around the world are awarded full tuition, living expenses, and a unique opportunity to study at one of Canada’s top universities. If you’re a high-achieving international student passionate about making a difference, discover how the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship can transform your academic journey and shape your future
Scholarship Summary:
- Host Country: Canada
- Category: Fully Funded Scholarship
- Eligibility: All Nationalities
- Deadline: November 8, 2024
- Level of Study: Bachelor’s Degree
- Duration: For Bachelor’s Degree
Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships Application Process
A separate scholarship application – in addition to the university admission – is needed for Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships. You’ll have to collect these requirements:
- Application form
- Nomination letter
- Academic certificates or transcripts
Once you have those ready, follow these steps to submit your scholarship application and requirements:
- Receive a nomination from your high school
- Apply for admission through OUAC by the required deadlines
Application Process
The 2025 Competition 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 our program, available here.(external link) 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(external link) 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 U of T. You may apply for several programs and may receive admission to them all; however, the Pearson Scholarship, if awarded to you, would be restricted to your first choice of program at U of T at the time our scholarship decisions are made.
- 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.
For more information, please see the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships Scholarship Application Procedure Page .
We also recommend visiting the University of Toronto Admissions Section for other university deadlines and requirements.
