Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program 2025-2026 is a fully funded scholarship for international students at the University of Toronto. The University of Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship is a prestigious and highly competitive scholarship program designed to recognize international students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and creativity, as well as leadership skills and a commitment to their school and community.
Named in honor of Lester B. Pearson, a former Prime Minister of Canada and Nobel Laureate, this scholarship aims to attract outstanding international students to study at the University of Toronto.
This scholarship covers tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years.
Scholarship Overview
- Level of Study: Undergraduate
- Institution(s): University of Toronto
- Study in: Canada
- November 30, 2024: Deadline for schools to nominate students.
- December 15, 2024: Deadline for students to apply to the University of Toronto.
- January 15, 2025: Deadline for students to complete the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship application.
- April 2025: Notification of scholarship
- Fields of Study: Open to all undergraduate programs offered at the University of Toronto.
Fields of Study
- Physical & Mathematical Sciences
- Commerce & Management
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Kinesiology & Physical Education
- Music
- Architecture
Eligibility for Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship
- International Students: Open to non-Canadian international students.
- Current High School Students: Applicants must be in their final year of secondary school or have graduated no earlier than June 2024.
- University of Toronto Admission: Applicants must apply to begin their studies at the University of Toronto in September 2025. They should not have attended any other post-secondary institution.
Benefits
- Full Scholarship: The scholarship covers tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years.
- Renewable: The scholarship is renewable each year, provided the student maintains a high level of academic performance and continues to demonstrate leadership and community involvement.
How to Apply for the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship
To apply for the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program, please follow these instructions:
- Nomination from Your School: Obtain a nomination from your high school. High schools not already contacted or verified need to submit an application to participate in the program, which is available here (external link).
- Apply to the University of Toronto: Submit an application to study at the University of Toronto, beginning in 2024. Complete your admission application by the appropriate deadlines (external link). Note that you will be considered for the Pearson Scholarship for your first-choice program at U of T. Although you can apply for multiple programs and receive admission offers, the Pearson Scholarship, if awarded, will be limited to your first-choice program at U of T at the time of scholarship decisions.
- Complete the Scholarship Application: Once you have received a nomination and applied to the university, complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application.
For more information about the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program, please visit the official website Official Website, Official website 2
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