Lester B Pearson Scholarship 2026 in Canada (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the Lester B. Pearson Scholarship 2026 at the University of Toronto. This prestigious, fully funded scholarship provides international students with complete coverage of tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for up to four years of undergraduate study, starting in September 2026. Each year, around 37 outstanding students are selected for this opportunity. As one of Canada’s oldest and most respected public universities, the University of Toronto offers over 700 programs across a wide range of disciplines, including Humanities, Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Architecture, Music, and more.

Eligibility 

• International students from all countries can apply.
• Canadian citizens are not eligible for the Lester B. Pearson Scholarship.
• An applicant must be nominated by the school or college.
• The student must apply for admission to the University of Toronto.
• Applicant must be a current student in the final year of secondary school. In case the applicant has graduated from high school, the graduation should not be earlier than June 2025.
• The applicants must not have started their post-secondary studies at any institute.

Program Dates

• The deadline for nominating a student is 10th October 2025.
• The deadline for the OUAC (Ontario Universities Application Centre) application is 17th October 2025.
• Student Application and Documents Deadline: November 7, 2025
• Classes begin in September 2026

Study Fields

The University has more than 700 Undergraduate degree programs in the areas:

• Life Sciences
• Engineering
• Computer Science
• Music and Architecture
• Commerce & Management
• Humanities & Social Sciences
• Kinesiology & Physical Education
• Physical & Mathematical Sciences

Application Process

• Your high school must nominate you.
• If your school isn’t already participating, they need to apply.
• You’ll receive a personalized scholarship application link after your school nominates you and you apply to U of T.
• Only your first choice of undergraduate program will be considered.
• Complete the online application through the provided link.