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Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship
by University of Toronto
🕐 Last updated: September 17, 2026
🏆 Fully Funded 🟩 Active 🎓 Undergraduate 🌍 Canada 📌 Merit-based Full-ride
75%
Match
50%
Win Rate
6/10
Effort
10/10
Reward
20-35 hrs
Time Needed
Award
See details
Duration
4 years
Deadline
School nomination: October 9; Scholarship application: November 6 (for September entry the following year)
Level
Undergraduate
Acceptance
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Difficulty
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Quick Summary

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship offered by University of Toronto for students pursuing studies in Canada. The award covers tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support are covered for four years at the University of Toronto, funded through a program that awarded over $12M to scholars in 2024. Continuation through all four years is not automatic and depends on the recipient maintaining the university's standard academic requirements. and is open to undergraduate students studying all first-entry undergraduate programs at the university of toronto. The scholarship runs for 4 years and may be renewed annually based on academic performance. Eligibility is generally based on open only to incoming international students who are nominated by their high school, and each school may nominate just one student per year, making the nomination itself a first hurdle. Candidates must be finishing secondary school or have graduated no earlier than the June before applying, and must not already be enrolled in university. The application deadline is School nomination: October 9; Scholarship application: November 6 (for September entry the following year). EduAtlasHub tracks updated deadlines, coverage details and eligibility requirements for this scholarship as they change.

✨ Should I Apply for Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship?
Instant AI-powered application intelligence
75%
Eligibility Match
50%
Win Probability
6/10
Difficulty
10/10
Reward Score
20-35 hrs
Time Required
🌍 Overview
💰
Award Amount
See details
⏳
Duration
4 years
📅
Deadline
School nomination: October 9; Scholarship application: November 6 (for September entry the following year)
🌎
Fields
All first-entry undergraduate programs at the University of Toronto
🏆
Awards/Year
Approximately 37 per year
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Study Country
Canada
🏛️
Provider
University of Toronto
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Acceptance
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The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship names about 37 incoming students a year, funded through a program that distributed more than $12M in 2024. Entry runs entirely through nomination: each participating high school worldwide may put forward only one student annually, so a strong applicant can be shut out simply because a classmate was nominated first. Selection looks for exceptional academic achievement, creativity, and potential to contribute to the global community, judged through the nomination file and a supplementary scholarship application rather than a separate scholarship-specific test.
👥 Who Should Apply
Open only to incoming international students who are nominated by their high school, and each school may nominate just one student per year, making the nomination itself a first hurdle. Candidates must be finishing secondary school or have graduated no earlier than the June before applying, and must not already be enrolled in university.
🌎 Fields of Study
All first-entry undergraduate programs at the University of Toronto
✨ Key Benefits
Tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support are covered for four years at the University of Toronto, funded through a program that awarded over $12M to scholars in 2024. Continuation through all four years is not automatic and depends on the recipient maintaining the university's standard academic requirements.
🎯 Target Students
International undergraduate students entering directly from high school
🏷 Tags
Canada Undergraduate International Students Fully Funded University of Toronto Merit
📊 Statistics & Competitiveness
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Applicants Last Year
37
Winners
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Acceptance Rate
Competitive
Competition Level
Win Probability
50%
Match Score
75%
Competition
50%
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Yes, full tuition
Living Stipend
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Total Award
See details
✈️ Travel: No 🏠 Accommodation: Yes, full residence support for four years 💊 Health Insurance: No 🔄 Renewable: Yes 💳 App Fee: Free
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Yes, full tuition
🏡 Accommodation
Yes, full residence support for four years
✈️ Travel Allowance
No
💊 Health Insurance
No
🎁 Other Benefits
Books and incidental fees covered
🔄 Renewable
Yes
📋 Renewal Conditions
Contingent on continued full-time enrollment and good academic standing in an undergraduate program
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
International student requiring a study permit; in final year of secondary school or graduated no earlier than June of the application year; not currently enrolled in any post-secondary program; nominated by a registered high school (one nomination per school per year)
🎓 Academic Level
Undergraduate
💼 Work Experience
Not required
🏆 Leadership
Yes, demonstrated leadership and community contribution assessed
💰 Financial Need
No, merit-based
🎯 Target Students
International undergraduate students entering directly from high school
📝 Application Requirements
Essay / SOP
Yes
Rec Letters
Yes, via school nomination
Interview
No
Application Fee
Free
Documents Required
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport / National ID
  • Recommendation Letters
  • CV / Resume
  • Personal Statement / Essays
📋 Application Process
Secure your high school's nomination well before the October 9 deadline, since only one student per school is put forward each year regardless of how many strong candidates apply. Submit the U of T admission application by October 16 so the scholarship application can be linked correctly ahead of the November 6 scholarship deadline.
💡 Insider Tip: The scholarship program explicitly disqualifies AI-generated content in applications, so write the essay portions in your own voice and be prepared to speak to them if asked. Reviewers reportedly cross-check essay content against interview responses specifically to catch material the applicant didn't actually write.
🗾️ Application Roadmap
1
Research eligibility and gather requirements
Start Early
2
Collect all required documents
Start Early
3
Request recommendation letters early
4
Write compelling essays and personal statement
⚠ High Risk Stage
5
Submit complete application before deadline
6
Await shortlisting and attend interview if required
⚠ High Risk Stage
📅 Key Dates & Timeline
📅 Opens
July 6 (nominations open)
⏰ Deadline
School nomination: October 9; Scholarship application: November 6 (for September entry the following year)
🎤 Interview
No
🎓 Study Starts
September
July 6 (nominations open)
Applications Open
Gather documents and begin essays
School nomination: October 9; Scholarship application: November 6 (for September entry the following year)
Application Deadline
Submit complete application - no late entries
No
Shortlisting and Interview
Selected candidates invited for interview
After results
Award Announced
Successful applicants notified
September
Studies Begin
Commence degree at host institution
⚖️ Selection Process
📋 Selection Criteria
Exceptional academic achievement, creativity, potential to contribute to the global community
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Open only to incoming international students who are nominated by their high school, and each school may nominate just one student per year, making the nomination itself a first hurdle. Candidates must be finishing secondary school or have graduated no earlier than the June before applying, and must not already be enrolled in university.
Tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support are covered for four years at the University of Toronto, funded through a program that awarded over $12M to scholars in 2024. Continuation through all four years is not automatic and depends on the recipient maintaining the university's standard academic requirements. It is a fully funded scholarship.
The deadline is School nomination: October 9; Scholarship application: November 6 (for September entry the following year). Always verify with the official website as dates may change annually.
Competition level: Competitive. Acceptance rate: Varies. Strong academic record and clear motivation are essential.
Yes
Typically required: academic transcripts, passport, Check website, Yes, via school nomination recommendation letters, CV, personal statement/motivation letter. Check official website for the complete list.
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🕐 Last updated: September 17, 2026
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