Description: The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships at the University of Toronto offer exceptional international students the opportunity to study at one of the world's top universities in a vibrant, multicultural city. The program recognizes students with outstanding academic achievement, creativity, and leadership within their school communities. A strong emphasis is placed on the impact students have made within their school and community, as well as their potential to contribute positively to the global community in the future.

Awarded annually, these scholarships are the University of Toronto’s most prestigious and competitive for international students, including those attending Canadian high schools. The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships will cover tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years. The scholarship is available only for first-entry, undergraduate programs at the University of Toronto. Approximately 37 students are named Lester B. Pearson Scholars each year.

Eligibility:

To qualify to apply to the Pearson International Scholarship, you must be:

• Be an international student (i.e. non-Canadian requiring a study permit).

• Be in the final year of senior secondary school in 2024/2025 or have graduated no earlier than June 2024.

• Begin their undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto in September 2025 (students already attending post-secondary institutions or starting studies in January 2025 at another institution are not eligible).

How to Apply: Apply online