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University of Toronto International Scholarships: Pearson, PSEP and Arts & Science Global

Offered by University of Toronto

Toronto offers multiple international undergraduate awards with different eligibility rules. The Lester B. Pearson Scholarship is the clearest full-support option, but requires a school nomination and has strict fall 2026 deadlines for September 2027 entry.

Current status

Applications open

Pearson 2027 intake deadlines: school nomination 9 Oct, admission application 16 Oct and scholarship form 6 Nov 2026.

Last verified: 6 October 2026

Next review: 9 October 2026

Quick facts

Current statusApplications open
Study destinationCanada
Degree levelUndergraduate
FundingFully Funded|Full Tuition Waiver|Partial Tuition Waiver
Deadline6 November 2026
DurationUp to four years for Pearson; other award durations vary
Study subjectsArts & Humanities, Business & Management, Computer Science & IT, Education, Engineering & Technology, Environment & Earth Sciences, Health & Medicine, Law, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences
Last checked6 October 2026

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Apply for eligible U of T undergraduate admission.
For Pearson, ask the high school to nominate you by 9 October 2026.
Submit the U of T admission application by 16 October 2026.
Complete the Pearson scholarship form by 6 November 2026.
Check PSEP and Arts & Science award pages separately.

What does this scholarship actually cover?

Undergraduate awards differ: Lester B. Pearson covers tuition, books, incidental fees and residence for four years; President’s Scholars of Excellence and Arts & Science Global awards have separate selection rules and values.

TuitionFull_or_partial
Living stipendNot confirmed
AccommodationResidence support for Pearson
TravelNone
Health insuranceNone
Visa costsnone
Research allowancenone

Other verified benefits

Pearson covers tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence support for four years; PSEP and Arts & Science Global have separate award terms and eligibility.

Costs not confirmed or not covered

Pearson does not cover visa, travel, relocation, summer or winter-break living costs, or admission fees. Other named awards have separate terms.

Who is eligible to apply?

International first-entry secondary-school students may qualify for Pearson through school nomination. PSEP and Arts & Science Global consideration follow separate University of Toronto or faculty criteria.

International first-entry secondary-school students may qualify for Pearson through school nomination. PSEP and Arts & Science Global consideration follow separate University of Toronto or faculty criteria.

Prior educationSecondary school completion for first-entry undergraduate study
Gender requirementNo restriction
IELTSDepends on host/course
Host institution requiredYes
Supervisor approvalDepends on host
Admission before applicationYes

Eligible countries

All international students who meet programme conditions.

Language requirements

Meet programme admission and English requirements.

Which documents should you prepare?

  • English test certificate

How do you apply?

  1. Apply for eligible U of T undergraduate admission.
  2. For Pearson, ask the high school to nominate you by 9 October 2026.
  3. Submit the U of T admission application by 16 October 2026.
  4. Complete the Pearson scholarship form by 6 November 2026.
  5. Check PSEP and Arts & Science award pages separately.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Lester B. Pearson Scholarship cover?

The Pearson International Scholarship covers tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence support for four years of first-entry undergraduate study at the University of Toronto. It does not cover visa fees, travel, relocation, living costs during academic breaks or admission application fees, so families still need a separate budget.

When is the Toronto Pearson Scholarship deadline for 2027?

The current cycle requires school nomination by 9 October 2026, a U of T admission application by 16 October 2026 and the completed Pearson scholarship application by 6 November 2026. These Pearson dates are specific to its 2027 cohort; President’s Scholars and faculty awards follow their own criteria.