Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship 2027: eligibility, funding, deadline and how to apply

🇨🇦 Canada · Offered by University of Toronto · For Bachelor's applicants.

Updated 10 November 2026 · Researched from the sources listed at the end. Confirm current details on the official website before you apply.

Country: 🇨🇦 Canada
Provider: University of Toronto
Degree levels: Bachelor's
Funding: Tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence support for four years.
Deadline: 2027 round: school nomination by about 9 Oct 2026 and scholarship application by about 6 Nov 2026 (closed). Next round expected Oct–Nov 2027.
Expected opening: Expected Aug 2027
Duration: 4 years (undergraduate).
Professor contact: Not required to apply.

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About the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship

Full undergraduate scholarship at the University of Toronto. Your school nominates you, then you apply to U of T.

Eligibility

Who can apply

International students finishing secondary school (or graduated in the previous year) — UNDERGRADUATE only; not for Master's or PhD.

Academic requirements

Nominated by your secondary school; exceptional academic achievement and leadership; first-entry undergraduate programme at the University of Toronto.

Language requirements

University of Toronto English requirement.

What the scholarship covers

Tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence support for four years.

Tuition: Full tuition.
Stipend and benefits: Residence and living support for four years.
Duration: 4 years (undergraduate).

Deadline and opening date

2027 round: school nomination by about 9 Oct 2026 and scholarship application by about 6 Nov 2026 (closed). Next round expected Oct–Nov 2027.

Expected opening: Expected Aug 2027.

Required documents

School nomination
U of T undergraduate application
Pearson scholarship application
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How to apply

Your school nominates you, then you apply to U of T and complete the Pearson application.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship?

International students finishing secondary school (or graduated in the previous year) — UNDERGRADUATE only; not for Master's or PhD. Nominated by your secondary school; exceptional academic achievement and leadership; first-entry undergraduate programme at the University of Toronto.

What does the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship cover?

Tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence support for four years. Residence and living support for four years.

What is the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship deadline?

2027 round: school nomination by about 9 Oct 2026 and scholarship application by about 6 Nov 2026 (closed). Next round expected Oct–Nov 2027. Expected opening: Expected Aug 2027.

Is IELTS required for the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship?

University of Toronto English requirement.

Do I need a supervisor or professor's acceptance for the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship?

Not required to apply.

How do I apply for the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship?