Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- High school nomination (from your high school)
- University of Toronto undergraduate admission application
- Academic transcripts (secondary school transcripts)
- Personal Statement / Scholarship application form (submitted online via a personalized link after nomination)
- Supporting documents requested by the university
- English language proficiency certification (if applicable for U of T admission)
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
FAQs for Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program
Q.What does the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship cover?
The scholarship is fully funded, covering the full cost of tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for all four years of your undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto.
Q.Am I eligible to apply if I have already started post-secondary studies?
No, students who are already attending post-secondary studies or those who will begin post-secondary studies in January 2027 at the University of Toronto or any other institution are not eligible for the Pearson International Scholarship. You must be in your final year of secondary school or have graduated no earlier than June 2026 and be starting your first undergraduate degree in September 2027.
Q.Is a high school nomination mandatory for this scholarship?
Yes, a nomination from your high school is a mandatory first step. Your high school must nominate you for the scholarship, and each participating school can only nominate one student per year. Without a school nomination, your application will not be considered.
Q.When are the key deadlines for the 2026/2027 application cycle?
The important deadlines are: School nomination deadline is October 9, 2026. The University of Toronto (OUAC) admission application deadline is October 16, 2026. The deadline to complete and submit the Pearson International Scholarship application and all required documentation is November 6, 2026.