Canada
Canada
Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program
About this scholarship
What this award covers and who it is designed to support.
Scholarship details
Key facts about level, field, location, and institutions.
Study level
Bachelor
Field of study
Other
Host country
Canada
Competition
Medium
Opens
July 1, 2025
Eligibility
Who can apply and what academic or personal criteria you need to meet.
The eligibility criteria is as follows:
- Must be an international student (non-Canadian), requiring a study permit.
- Currently in the final year of secondary school—or graduated no earlier than June 2025.
Beginning studies at U of T in September 2026 (first-entry only; cannot have begun post-secondary elsewhere).
Application requirements
Documents and steps typically needed when you submit your application.
The requirements are as follows:
- Nomination: Your high school must nominate you. Schools already in the system get nomination access starting July 1. (turn0search0, turn0search1)
- Admission application through OUAC by October 17, 2025, naming your first-choice program. If selected, the scholarship is tied to that program. (turn0search0, turn0search1, turn0search6)
- Scholarship application submitted online via a private link (after school nomination) by November 7, 2025. (turn0search0, turn0search1)
Documentation: Likely include academic records, essay(s), leadership narrative — exact requirements provided in the private application.
What is covered
Tuition, living costs, and other expenses included in this award.
The scholarship includes coverage for:
- Full tuition
- Books
- Incidental fees
Full residence support (on-campus housing).
Note: Does not include airfare or visa fees.