Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarships

International students (non-Canadian, requiring a study permit) in their final year of senior secondary school in 2026/2027, or who graduated no earlier than June 2026, who will begin undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto in September 2027 may be nominated for the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship. Students already in post-secondary studies, or starting in January 2027, are not eligible. Each high school may nominate one student per year.

The scholarship covers tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years. About 37 scholars are named annually. School nomination deadline is October 9, 2026; OUAC admission deadline October 16, 2026; scholarship application deadline November 6, 2026.