University of Toronto Bachelor’s Degree Deadline: 9 Oct/16 Oct/6 Nov 2026 (annual) Study in: Canada Course starts Sept 2027 Brief description: The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program at the University of Toronto recognises international students who show exceptional academic achievement and creativity and who are recognised as leaders in their school. It places special emphasis on the impact students have had on their school and community and on their potential to contribute to the global community. It is one of the largest scholarship programmes for international students in Canada. Host Institution(s): University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada Level/Field of study: Direct-entry undergraduate programmes at the University of Toronto. If awarded, the scholarship is tied to your top choice of programme at the time decisions are made. Number of Awards: About 37 Pearson Scholars each year Target group: International students from around the world, including international students at Canadian high schools Scholarship value/inclusions: The scholarship covers tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence support for four years. Eligibility: To apply for the Pearson International Scholarship, you must be: • an international student (a non-Canadian who needs a study permit); • in your final year of secondary school in 2026/2027, or have graduated no earlier than June 2026; • starting your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2027. Students already in post-secondary studies, or starting post-secondary studies in January 2027, are not eligible. Application instructions: Applications are currently closed. To become a Pearson Scholar, you must be nominated by your school and apply to undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto. • Your school nominates you. Each school can nominate one student a year. Schools that have taken part before receive a nomination form from early July, and new schools can apply to join the programme. • You apply to at least one undergraduate programme at U of T. • Once nominated, you receive a private link to the Pearson Scholarship application, which you complete after applying for admission and submit with all required documents. For September 2027 entry, the school nomination deadline was 9 October 2026, the admission deadline was 16 October 2026, and the scholarship application and document deadline was 6 November 2026. Recipients are notified from the end of January 2027, and all nominees hear by April 2027. It is important to visit the application page and the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship. Website: Official Scholarship Website: https://future.utoronto.ca/pearson-scholarships Related Scholarships: List of Scholarships in Canada for International StudentsThe post Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program at University of Toronto first appeared on Scholars4DeV.