Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships at University of Toronto 2025 (Fully Funded)

Level of Study
Bachelor's
Host Institution
University of Toronto
Scholarship Type
Full Funding
Eligible Nationalities
Eligible Subjects
Number of Recipients
37
Additional Materials Required?
Yes
Admission Deadline
January 15, 2025 (Past Deadline)
Scholarship Deadline
November 8, 2024(Past Deadline)

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship is the most prestigious and competitive award offered by the University of Toronto. Yearly, they award  37 exceptional international students, and this full-ride scholarship is dedicated to recognizing students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership qualities, and a great potential to contribute a positive change to the global community. It covers full tuition fees, books, incidental fees, and full residential support for four-year undergraduate programs exclusively at the university.

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships Coverage

This fully funded scholarship for international students covers the following:

  • 100% of tuition fees
  • Book and materials fees
  • Accommodation fees

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships Eligibility Criteria

  • incoming international students currently in their last year or have recently graduated

Make sure to check out the University of Toronto admissions pages and the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships pages for more information!

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships Application Procedure

If you meet the eligibility criteria for University of Toronto and Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships, you can move forward with the application process!

Remember to apply for admission to University of Toronto first before applying for Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships. You can visit the official website found in University of Toronto Admissions Section to see the admissions application process.

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships Application Process

A separate scholarship application – in addition to the university admission – is needed for Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships. You’ll have to collect these requirements:

  • Application form
  • Nomination letter
  • Academic certificates or transcipts

Once you have those ready, follow these steps to submit your scholarship application and requirements:

  1. Receive a nomination from your high school.
  2. Apply for admission through OUAC by the required deadlines.
  3. Fill out the scholarship application form once you receive a private link after being successfully nominated by your school.
  4. Submit the form along with all necessary documentation.

For more information, please see the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships Scholarship Application Procedure Page .

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships Deadlines

For Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships, you may apply on these dates:

We also recommend visiting the University of Toronto Admissions Section for other university deadlines and requirements.

For more information about the admission details of University of Toronto, you can visit the following pages:

Bachelor's Admissions Page

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships Page

Want to learn more about University of Toronto, Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships, scholarship requirements, deadlines, application process, and other related information? Check the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships page!

Official Scholarship Page

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships Recipients

Ahnaf Rahman

Bachelor of Business Administration
Bangladesh

Ahnaf Rahman, a Bangladeshi scholar, is a recipient of the prestigious Lester B. Pearson Scholarship at the University of Toronto. His academic achievements and community initiatives were significant in securing this full-ride scholarship, allowing him to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. The scholarship helped Ahnaf chase his passion for business as this covered all his expenses for the whole duration of the program and allowed him to focus thoroughly on his studies abroad. Ahnaf has been grateful for the chance given to him as the scholarship enabled him to develop his craft and opened a wide array of opportunities.

Visit Ahnaf’s success story and get inspired.

Ngoc Anh Thu Huynh

Bachelor of Commerce
Vietnam

Ngoc Anh Thu Huynh, or Tina, received the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship at the University of Toronto. The scholarship covers all study costs and recognizes applicants for their academic excellence, creativity, and leadership. It has enabled her to focus on her academic and community-driven goals, empowering her to turn her vision for social impact into reality. Tina believes that being authentic and knowing what you can contribute to society will make your scholarship application stand out.

A more detailed discussion of Tina’s application experience can be found in her scholarship journey.

Alina Zholaman

Alina Zholaman

Bachelor’s in Co-op Management
Kazakhstan

Alina from Kazakhstan will begin her Co-op Management degree at the University of Toronto this fall, supported by the prestigious Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship. She also received the International Scholars Award from UBC, along with offers from U.S. institutions, but chose UofT for its experiential learning and alignment with her interests in leadership, inclusivity, and tech-driven community projects. Her application stood out through a combination of academic excellence, authentic storytelling, and a consistent focus on impact-driven initiatives in education and entrepreneurship.

Check out Alina’s story to see how early planning, genuine self-reflection, and a values-centered approach can unlock opportunities at top global universities.

About the Author:

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Hi! I am Hyun, and I am the founder at Global Scholarships. I've received a full-tuition scholarship at Birmingham-Southern College and a $1,000 Burger King Scholarship for my undergraduate degree and was offered a fully funded scholarship consisting of tuition, living stipend, and health insurance for computer science Ph.D. program at North Carolina State University. You can read more about my scholarship journey here. If you are interested, you can follow me on Linkedin where I regularly write about scholarships. I also provide consulting services as well, and you can check the consulting services page for more information.
Updated May 9, 2025

19 Comments

  1. Eunice Quansah August 20, 2023 at 7:42 am - Reply

    Can a 2013 high school graduate apply for a scholarship to further her studies?

    • Hyun Lee August 25, 2023 at 6:14 pm - Reply

      I do believe that Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships have no age restrictions

  2. Abraham TD Morris September 15, 2023 at 5:37 am - Reply

    How can i apply? Please help me out.

    • Hyun Lee September 21, 2023 at 1:42 pm - Reply

      Hello, please see the “Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships Page” Section of this page to see the application procedure!

  3. Mohammed faisal September 22, 2023 at 8:09 pm - Reply

    Hi, thank you for giving me the opportunity. I hope my application will be accepted. Wishing you all the best

    • Hyun Lee September 25, 2023 at 12:21 pm - Reply

      Hello, we are not University of Toronto, and we are just merely offering information on Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships. So, we have zero control on your application. However, I wish you the best on your application!

  4. Sadia October 8, 2023 at 1:27 pm - Reply

    Ouac application form is very expensive. Can we get a waiver on it .

    • Hyun Lee October 10, 2023 at 2:30 pm - Reply

      Hello, no, I don’t know of a way to get a waiver on OUAC application. I’m not sure if University of Toronto will offer it if you ask for an admission fee waiver.

  5. Almustapha Hassan November 26, 2023 at 10:54 pm - Reply

    How can I apply for this scholarship? I am from Nigeria.

    • Hyun Lee February 17, 2024 at 5:54 pm - Reply

      Same with all other applicants. Your citizenship doesn’t change the application procedure.

  6. Seng thy April 17, 2024 at 1:45 pm - Reply

    Hello, please Kindly provide us how to get fully funded or free tuition fees scholarships for undergraduate at the college in the USA.

  7. Serena April 21, 2024 at 9:50 pm - Reply

    I had a low GPA in high school ( not study A-level or IB just traditional high school) so I take 4 A-level classes all A*, can I apply A-level scores instead of GPA in high school? Thank u

    • Hyun Lee May 12, 2024 at 3:20 pm - Reply

      I think so? I’m not sure though. You should ask them directly. A levels are equivalent to high school, so you should be able to only submit them, but you should ask them

    • hossain August 17, 2024 at 2:02 pm - Reply

      Hey, what does it mean “so I take 4 A-level classes all A*”?

  8. Anonymous August 17, 2024 at 1:59 pm - Reply

    Is strong academic record required for this scholarship??
    And what type of ECA is allowed there??

    • Hyun Lee August 25, 2024 at 5:45 pm - Reply

      Hello, yes, you need a strong academic record and also a recommendation from your school. I believe you can submit any extracurriculars

  9. David August 24, 2024 at 11:36 pm - Reply

    Hi Hyun. Please what do they mean by nomination letter from high school. Is it like a reference letter from my high school administrator?
    Thank you

    • Hyun Lee August 26, 2024 at 7:40 pm - Reply

      No, high schools need to submit nomination through University of Toronto portal. If your school is not registered, they can do so at the official scholarship page. They have a form where high school administrators can submit

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