U of T's most prestigious undergraduate entrance scholarship.
Covers tuition, books, incidental fees, full residence support for four years at University of Toronto. Must be nominated by school. Exceptional academic achievement, creativity, leadership.
Nominated by school, exceptional academic achievement
Yes. Nigerian citizens are eligible to apply for the Lester B. Pearson Scholarship (U of Toronto). Nominated by school, exceptional academic achievement
The Lester B. Pearson Scholarship (U of Toronto) provides: Full tuition + books + residence for 4 years. Full details are available on the official application page.
The current application window closes Nov 2026. Deadlines shift year to year, so confirm on the official site before submitting.
Applications are submitted through the official portal: https://future.utoronto.ca/pearson-scholarships. Nigerian applicants should prepare academic transcripts, a CV, references, and any language test results (IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programmes) well ahead of the deadline.
This is a undergraduate opportunity for Bachelors candidates. Strong academic records, clear research or career goals, and demonstrated leadership are typical of successful applicants from Nigeria.