University of Toronto

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship covers full tuition, books, incidental fees, and four years of residence support for its recipients — one of the largest full-ride awards open to international undergraduates anywhere.

Around 37 students worldwide are named Pearson Scholars each year. You must apply to a UofT undergraduate programme while still in your final year of secondary school — students already in postsecondary study, or starting mid-year, are not eligible. Selection looks at academic achievement, creativity and leadership. For the 2026–27 cycle (entry September 2027): UofT admission application due 16 Oct 2026, and the separate Pearson Scholarship application (sent after you apply for admission) due 6 Nov 2026.

International undergraduate tuition typically runs CAD $60,000–$70,000/year depending on programme, before any scholarship.

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