Am I eligible for the Pearson International Scholarship if I plan to start at the University of Toronto in September 2027?
You are typically eligible if you are an international student who needs a study permit, are in your final year of secondary school in 2026 to 2027 or graduated recently, and plan to start undergraduate study at the University of Toronto in September 2027 with a school nomination.
You can be considered for the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship if you are an international student who needs a study permit and plans to begin a first undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto in September 2027. Meeting the conditions only makes you eligible to be considered, because the university awards a limited number of scholarships each year.
Core Eligibility Conditions
| Condition | What the university states |
|---|---|
| Student status | Not a Canadian citizen and required to obtain a study permit |
| School stage | In your final year of senior secondary school during 2026 to 2027, or graduated no earlier than June 2026 |
| Entry term | Planning to start at the University of Toronto in September 2027 |
| Programme level | First-entry undergraduate programmes only, not a master's or other postgraduate programme |
| Current study | Students already in a post-secondary institution are not eligible, and neither are those starting in January 2027 |
Nomination and Admission Requirements
- Your current high school must nominate you, and each school can nominate one student per year.
- Ask your guidance counsellor, principal or head of school early whether the school can submit a nomination.
- A school new to the programme must apply to join and be verified by the university first.
- You must also apply to at least one undergraduate programme for September 2027 entry by the Pearson consideration deadline.
- If you are awarded the scholarship, it is restricted to your top-choice programme at the time decisions are made.
My Advice
Speak to your school this term, because the school has to finish its part before you can submit your application. Then check the university's international high school admission requirements for your intended programme and confirm all dates on the official page.
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