University of Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship 2027

The University of Toronto's Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship is a highly competitive undergraduate award for outstanding international students who demonstrate academic excellence, creativity and leadership within their schools and communities.

The scholarship supports international students entering their first undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto in September 2027.

Scholarship Benefits

Successful recipients receive funding covering:

Full tuition fees.

Books.

Incidental university fees.

Full residence support for four years.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

Be international students who require a Canadian study permit.

Be in their final year of secondary school or have graduated no earlier than June 2026.

Be entering their first undergraduate degree in September 2027.

Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement.

Show creativity, leadership and meaningful involvement in their school or community.

How to Apply

The Pearson Scholarship requires a school nomination and a separate scholarship application.

The application process involves:

Receiving a nomination from your secondary school.

Applying for admission to the University of Toronto.

Receiving access to the Pearson Scholarship application after nomination.

Completing the scholarship application and submitting the required materials.

Official scholarship page: https://future.utoronto.ca/pearson-scholarships

Important Deadlines for 2027 Entry

School nomination deadline: 9 October 2026.

University admission application deadline for scholarship consideration: 16 October 2026.

Pearson Scholarship application deadline: 6 November 2026.

Official website: https://www.utoronto.ca/

Important Information:

The award is tenable only at the University of Toronto and applies to eligible first-entry undergraduate programmes.

The university selects approximately 37 Pearson Scholars each year.

Students already attending a post-secondary institution or beginning university studies before September 2027 are not eligible under the standard programme criteria.

Applicants who did not complete the school nomination and university admission steps by their respective deadlines should not assume they can begin a new Pearson Scholarship application now.