Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program Apply Online 2026
How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
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**Get Nominated by Your High School (July - October 9, 2026):** Ask your guidance counsellor, principal, or head of school if your school is eligible to nominate students. Each school can nominate only one student. The deadline for school nominations is October 9, 2026. If your school has not participated before, they can apply to join the program by noon (EST) on October 9, 2026.
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**Apply for Admission to the University of Toronto (September - October 16, 2026):** Submit an application to at least one undergraduate program at the University of Toronto through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC). You must intend to begin your studies in September 2027. The deadline to apply for admission to U of T to be considered for the Pearson Scholarship is October 16, 2026. You may apply to up to three programs, but if awarded, the scholarship would be restricted to your top choice at the time of decision.
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**Submit Your Pearson Scholarship Application (October - November 6, 2026):** After your school nominates you and you have submitted your University of Toronto admission application, you will receive a private, secure link to the Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarship application. Complete this online form and submit all required documentation by November 6, 2026.
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.