evidencechidozie@gmail.comUniversity of Toronto Lester B. Pearson Scholarship 2026
If you’re an outstanding student with big dreams and want to study in Canada, this fully funded undergraduate scholarship is one of the best out there.
The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship is the most prestigious award offered by the University of Toronto. It covers all study expenses like tuition, books, fees, and accommodation for four years.
Each year, only about 37 students from around the world are selected. So, if you’ve shown academic brilliance, leadership in your school or community, and are finishing secondary school soon, you should seriously consider applying.
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Quick Summary of the Lester B. Pearson Scholarship
Host Country: Canada
University | University of Toronto
Level: Undergraduate
Eligible Countries: All nationalities
Funding: Paid tuition, books, fees and accommodation
IELTS: Not required
Deadline: November 7, 2025
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Eligibility Criteria for the University of Toronto Lester B. Pearson Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Be an international student (not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident).
Be in your final year of secondary school (or have graduated after June 2025).
Plan to start your first undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto in September 2026.
Have an outstanding academic record and strong leadership potential.
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Be nominated by your high school.
Benefits of the University of Toronto Lester B. Pearson Scholarship
If selected, the scholarship will cover:
Full tuition fees for all four years
Textbooks and learning materials
Incidental university fees
Full accommodation (on-campus residence)
This is more than just financial help it’s an opportunity to join one of the top universities in the world with full support and a global network.
Important Deadlines
Each step of the application has its own deadline:
School nomination deadline: October 10, 2025
University application deadline (OUAC): October 17, 2025
Pearson Scholarship application deadline: November 7, 2025
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Application Process for the University of Toronto Lester B. Pearson Scholarship
Step one:
Get nominated by your school. If your school has not been part of the program before, it can register online (the form opens in September).
Step two:
Apply to study at the University of Toronto for September 2026. Apply through OUAC and make sure to meet the admission deadline.
Please note that you can apply to multiple courses, but the scholarship will apply only to your first-choice program.
Step three:
After your nomination, you are going to receive an exclusive link to fill out the Pearson Scholarship application form online.
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