Unlocking Opportunity:
Every year, the University of Toronto reaffirms its commitment to excellence, diversity, and access by offering a broad portfolio of scholarships to support high-achieving students—both domestic and international. For the 2025–26 cycle, several programs stand out for their prestige, generosity, and strategic impact.
| Discover related topics |
| Fully Funded Master’s Scholarship |
| Australia University Scholarship |
| GGG Career Fair 2025 |
Eligibility criteria
Arguably the most renowned U of T award for international undergraduates, the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship continues to be a full-ride prize. Recipients receive full coverage of tuition, books, incidental fees, and guaranteed residence support for all four years.
What makes it special:
- Only nominated students from their high schools can apply.
- The selection emphasizes not just academic excellence, but leadership, creativity, and community contributions.
The deadline for 2025 is November 6, 2025.
Admission & Entrance Awards (Automatic & Selective)
One of the U of T’s strengths is the sheer number and generosity of admission scholarships:
- Over 7,100 admission awards are available, totaling nearly CAD 55 million.
- University of Toronto Scholars Program: Automatic consideration for top applicants — a CAD 10,000 award at entry.
- President’s Scholars of Excellence Program: Awards of CAD 15,000 to high-achieving incoming students.
- Arbor Scholarship: CAD 7,500 in the first year, then CAD 1,500 in each of years two, three, and four (renewable).
- Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering Admission Awards: Up to CAD 10,000 for students entering engineering and applied science.
- C. David Naylor University Scholarship: A substantial award—around CAD 20,000, renewable.
These entrance awards tend to be renewable, provided the student maintains strong academic standing.
Benefits:
It’s not only new students who benefit. Many scholarships and awards are available to continuing students, often through departments:
- The Computer Science department, for example, offers multiple awards such as the DCS Academic Travel Grant (to assist with conference participation), the Samuel Beatty In-Course Scholarship, and others.
- Some awards are application-based, while others are automatically awarded to qualifying students (e.g. by GPA, merit, or by aligning with departmental goals).
So, if you’re already at U of T, you still have chances for financial support beyond your first year.
Degree Level:
For graduate students (master’s and doctoral programs), U of T offers a range of funding options:
- Connaught International Scholarship, Mackenzie King Open Scholarship, and departmental funding are common paths.
- Many PhD students are supported through multi-year stipends that include tuition coverage, living allowances, and research funding.
- Departments often nominate students or integrate scholarship consideration into their admissions process.
Because competition is high, strong academic records, compelling research proposals, and early application submission are vital.
Apply to Toronto University Scholarship:
- Apply early — many scholarships have firm deadlines (e.g., Pearson’s Nov 6, 2025).
- No separate application for most entrance awards — many are considered automatically when you apply for admission.
- Strong profile beyond grades — leadership, community service, creativity, extracurricular achievements matter in top awards.
- Check departmental offerings — many awards are discipline-specific, and departments may nominate students.
- Maintain high academic performance — renewal often depends on GPA or academic standing.
Deadlines & Important dates
- Toronto University Scholarship (November 6, 2025)
- GGG Career Fair 2025 (June 26, 2025)
- Australia University Scholarship (September 30, 2025)
- Deakin University (September 30, 2025)
Final Thought
Deadlines are not just dates; they’re opportunities waiting to be seized. Treat them with the same importance as exams or interviews. Staying organized can be the difference between winning a life-changing scholarship and missing out.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Most entrance scholarships (like the University of Toronto Scholars Program or President’s Scholars of Excellence) are automatic and do not require a separate application. However, special awards such as the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship require a nomination and a separate application.
The deadline for school nominations is November 6, 2025. Students must then complete their application to U of T and the scholarship application within the specified timeline
Yes. Many international students are automatically considered for admission awards while also being eligible to apply for competitive scholarships like Lester B. Pearson.
Yes, many scholarships are renewable for multiple years, provided the student maintains strong academic standing (usually a minimum GPA).
Graduate students have access to awards like the Connaught International Scholarship, Mackenzie King Scholarship, and departmental funding packages that include tuition and stipends.
Disclaimer:
The information provided on ScholarshipAlert4u is for general informational and educational purposes only. ScholarshipAlert4u does not offer financial aid directly, nor are we affiliated with any scholarship granting institution unless explicitly stated. Any reliance you place on the information from this website is strictly at your own risk.
One comment on “Canada Scholarship Highlights at the University of Toronto 2025–26”