Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships at the University of Toronto 2026 – Opportunity Desk
Deadline: October 10, 2025
Applications are open for the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships at the University of Toronto 2026. The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships provide an unparalleled opportunity for outstanding international students to study at one of the world’s best universities in one of the world’s most multicultural cities.
The scholarship program is intended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and creativity and who are recognized as leaders within their school. A special emphasis is placed on the impact the student has had on the life of their school and community, and their future potential to contribute positively to the global community.
Awarded annually, these scholarships recognize outstanding students from around the world, including international students studying at Canadian high schools. This is U of T’s most prestigious and competitive scholarship for international students. The scholarship is tenable only at the University of Toronto for first-entry, undergraduate programs. Each year approximately 37 students will be named Lester B. Pearson Scholars.
Scholarship
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply to the Pearson International Scholarship, you must be:
Application
The 2026 Competition opens on July 1, 2025. To apply, you will need to:
For more information, visit Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships.
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