The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship is one of the most prestigious fully funded undergraduate scholarships offered by the University of Toronto in Canada. It recognizes exceptional international students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and creativity, and supports them to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in one of the world’s top universities. Future at U of T+1
Scholarship Benefits
The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship covers:
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Full tuition fees for the duration of the degree
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Books and incidental fees
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Full residence support (housing) for four years
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Additional student support benefits
Each year, approximately 37 students from around the world are selected as Pearson Scholars. Future at U of T
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
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Be international students (non-Canadian requiring a Canadian study permit)
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Be in their final year of secondary school or have graduated recently
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Demonstrate excellent academic performance and leadership qualities
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Be nominated by their high school for the scholarship
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Apply to the University of Toronto for undergraduate study
Degree Level
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Undergraduate (Bachelor’s)
Host Institution
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University of Toronto
Host Country
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Canada
Application Process
To apply for the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship:
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Receive a nomination from your high school through the official Pearson Scholarship nomination process
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Apply for admission to an undergraduate program at the University of Toronto
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Complete the Pearson Scholarship application via the university’s official system
Applications must be submitted directly through the University of Toronto’s official admission and scholarship portals. University of Toronto Admissions
Official Application Link
🔗 Lester B. Pearson Scholarships – University of Toronto
https://future.utoronto.ca/pearson-scholarships Future at U of T
Why This Scholarship?
The Lester B. Pearson Scholarship is designed to support exceptional international students with the full financial resources needed to succeed in their undergraduate studies while becoming global leaders of the future.