University of Toronto Lester B. Pearson Scholarship 2027 in Canada

The University of Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship is open for outstanding international students who want to begin undergraduate studies in Canada.

This update is for students with strong academic records, leadership qualities and interest in studying at one of Canada’s top universities.

Students looking for more international funding opportunities can check scholarship updates here.

University of Toronto Lester B. Pearson Scholarship 2027

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship is one of the most competitive scholarships at the University of Toronto.

It is meant for international students who have shown excellent academic performance, creativity and leadership in their schools.

The scholarship is for undergraduate study at the University of Toronto, Canada.

Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship covers tuition fees, books, incidental fees and full residence support for four years.

This means successful applicants will receive major financial support throughout their undergraduate programme at the University of Toronto.

The scholarship is only available for first-entry undergraduate programmes at the university.

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible, applicants must be international students who need a study permit to study in Canada.

Applicants must be in their final year of secondary school in 2026/2027 or must have graduated no earlier than June 2026.

Candidates must also be ready to begin undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto in September 2027.

Students already attending post-secondary education are not eligible for the Pearson Scholarship.

Important Deadlines

The school nomination deadline is 9 October 2026.

The University of Toronto admission application deadline is 16 October 2026.

The student scholarship application and document submission deadline is 6 November 2026.

Applicants should not wait until the deadline before preparing their documents.

How to Apply

Interested students must first be nominated by their secondary school.

After nomination, the student must apply for undergraduate admission to the University of Toronto.

Applicants can click here to visit the official Pearson Scholarship page and follow the instructions from the university.

Only nominated students will receive the private link to complete the scholarship application.

Important Advice for Applicants

This scholarship is highly competitive, so students should prepare early.

Applicants should make sure their academic record, leadership activities, school recommendation and application documents are strong.

Students should also avoid agents or people claiming they can secure the scholarship for them.

The University of Toronto has warned that the Pearson Scholarship does not use agents to recruit students or offer scholarships.

Students preparing for international admission can click here to practise CBT-style questions on ALLCBTs to improve their academic confidence.

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ALLCBTs Advice to Students

Scholarship applications require early preparation, strong documents and careful attention to instructions.

If you want to apply for the Lester B. Pearson Scholarship, speak with your school early because nomination is required.

Do not rely on unofficial agents or fake scholarship promises.

ALLCBTs will continue to share scholarship updates, admission news, study abroad opportunities and learning resources to help students stay informed and ready.