Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship 2027

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship is the University of Toronto's most prestigious and competitive award for international students. Named after Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former Canadian Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, it recognizes exceptional students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, creativity, and leadership potential. Approximately 37 students are selected each year. The scholarship covers the full cost of four years of undergraduate study at Canada's top university.

• Full tuition fees for four years, books and incidental fees, full residence support for four years, access to a global network of Pearson Scholars, enrichment programmes and leadership development opportunities at UofT, opportunity to study at Canada's #1 university in Toronto, one of the world's most multicultural cities

• Academic merit and performance
• Motivation and alignment with scholarship goals
• Leadership and community involvement
• Relevance of studies to career and development goals