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Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships
Fully funded: four years of tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence support
- Funder
- University of Toronto
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Coverage
- Full
About this scholarship
The University of Toronto's flagship undergraduate award covers the full cost of four years' study for international students who show exceptional academic achievement and creativity.
Around 37 scholars are named each year, and candidates must be nominated by their secondary school.
🗓️ Deadline
School nominations close in November, with student applications due by January for September entry
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- International student (study permit required) in the final year of secondary school, or graduated recently
- Nomination from your secondary school
- Beginning first-year undergraduate study at U of T the following September
- An outstanding academic record with demonstrated leadership and impact at school
How to apply
- Ask your school to submit a nomination by the November deadline
- Apply to the University of Toronto through the regular admissions route
- Complete the online Pearson application once nominated
- Winners are notified in spring for September entry
- Your counsellor can approach your school about nomination on your behalf
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Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships: your questions, answered
What does the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships cover?
Fully funded: four years of tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence support. The University of Toronto's flagship undergraduate award covers the full cost of four years' study for international students who show exceptional academic achievement and creativity.
Who is eligible for the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships?
Core requirements are: International student (study permit required) in the final year of secondary school, or graduated recently; Nomination from your secondary school; Beginning first-year undergraduate study at U of T the following September; An outstanding academic record with demonstrated leadership and impact at school. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships deadline?
School nominations close in November, with student applications due by January for September entry. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.