University of Toronto

The University of Toronto offers a range of scholarships and awards specifically for outstanding international students. All admitted international students are automatically considered for admission scholarships.

Award

Partial

Level

Undergraduate

Host country

Canada

Eligibility: International applicants that wish to be considered for this award should complete the Financial Information section of the Online Student Profile by January 15 to be eligible for consideration. The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and are leaders within their school. Applicants must be nominated by their high school to be considered for the scholarship program.

This scholarship rewards exceptional academics, creativity, and leadership, highlighting students' impact on their school and community, as well as their global potential. It is a highly selective award for international students.

Award

Fully Funded

Level

Undergraduate

Host country

Canada

Eligibility: Students must be international students applying to the University of Toronto who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, creativity, and leadership skills.

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship at the University of Toronto is a prestigious full scholarship for international students demonstrating exceptional academic achievement, creativity, and leadership. It covers tuition, books, fees, and residence for four years. Applicants must be nominated by their high school and apply to an undergraduate program at the University of Toronto. Approximately 37 scholarships are awarded annually. The scholarship aims to attract changemakers from around the globe. Applicants must be in their final year of secondary school or have graduated no earlier than June 2025, and be starting their studies in September 2026. Key deadlines are in October and November 2025. The use of generative AI in applications is prohibited. For official information, visit future.utoronto.ca/pearson/. The University of Toronto does not use agents or charge fees for this scholarship. Beware of fraud. Eligibility requires applicants to be international students requiring a study permit, currently in their final year of senior secondary school (or graduated no earlier than June 2025), and starting studies in September 2026. Students already in post-secondary studies or beginning in January 2026 at another institution are ineligible. The school nomination deadline is October 10, 2025; the student OUAC admission application deadline is October 17, 2025; and the student scholarship application and documentation submission deadline is November 7, 2025. The scholarship covers tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years of undergraduate study at the University of Toronto. It is exclusively for first-entry, undergraduate programs. Around 37 scholars are selected each year. In 2024, over $12 million was funded for scholars from 188 countries. The Pearson Program Office provides enrichment and support. Official information is available on the University of Toronto's website. Applicants should be aware of fraudulent schemes; the university does not use agents or charge fees to apply. The scholarship recognizes outstanding academic achievement, creativity, and leadership potential. The process involves school nomination, university application, and then the scholarship application itself. Generative AI use is prohibited.

Award

Full (tuition, books, fees, residence)

Level

Bachelor

Host country

Canada

Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must be international students needing a study permit, in their final year of secondary school (or recently graduated), and starting university in September 2026. Students already in post-secondary education or starting in January 2026 at another institution are not eligible.