The University of Toronto has opened its doors for international undergraduate applicants to apply for the 2025–2026 academic session through a range of scholarship programs. These include both fully funded and partially funded opportunities for academically gifted students from around the world.
These scholarships support tuition, living costs, residence, and academic fees. Some are awarded automatically upon admission, while others require nomination or a separate application.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: University of Toronto
- Host Country: Canada
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full or Partial Scholarship | Tuition Waiver | Living Expenses | Book & Residence Support
- Deadline: Varies by scholarship
Scholarship Details
The University of Toronto Scholarships 2025–2026 offer a unique chance for international students to study in a dynamic and globally recognized academic environment in Canada. The scholarships reward academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to global citizenship.
Whether awarded automatically at admission or through a competitive process, these scholarships provide significant financial support and enhance access to world-class educational resources. The University of Toronto continues to lead as a destination of choice for ambitious global scholars.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the University of Toronto Scholarships, applicants must:
- Be international students
- Apply to an undergraduate program at the University of Toronto
- Meet the university’s academic admission requirements
- Demonstrate outstanding academic performance and leadership potential
- Possess strong English language proficiency
- Receive a nomination (for select scholarships such as the Lester B. Pearson)
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of these scholarship will receive:
- Full or partial tuition coverage
- Living expense support (in fully funded scholarships)
- Coverage of books and incidental academic fees
- On-campus residence support (Pearson Scholarship)
- Access to research placements and leadership development programs
- Automatic consideration for most merit-based awards
List of University of Toronto Scholarships for International Students
- Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship (Fully Funded)
- For exceptional international students nominated by their school
- Covers tuition, books, incidental fees, and residence
- Separate application required after nomination
- University of Toronto Scholars Program
- Automatically awarded on admission
- Merit-based award for high-achieving students
- No separate application required
- President’s Scholars of Excellence Program
- Includes CAD $10,000 entrance award
- Offers global learning, research, and mentorship opportunities
- Automatically considered upon admission
- International Scholar Awards
- Awarded automatically to top international students
- Available in Arts & Science, U of T Mississauga, U of T Scarborough, and Engineering
- Valued over CAD $100,000 for top applicants
- International Merit Admission Award
- Faculty of Arts & Science only
- Up to CAD $50,000 over four years
- CAD $20,000 in year one, CAD $10,000 per year in years two to four
- Automatically considered
- In-Course Scholarships
- 5,900+ scholarships available annually
- For current students based on academic excellence
- Explore using the Award Explorer tool
How to Apply
To apply for these scholarships:
- For Most Entrance Scholarships:
- No separate application needed
- Scholarships are automatically awarded during the admission review
- For Lester B. Pearson Scholarship:
- Get nominated by your high school (only one student per school)
- Apply for admission to U of T by the stated deadline
- Submit the separate Pearson Scholarship application after nomination
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