International Students

The majority of our admission scholarships for international undergraduate applicants are automatically awarded as a part of the admissions review process. The two major admission awards are the University of Toronto Scholars Program and President’s Scholars of Excellence Program. No separate application is required as they are merit-based. You can find more information about these awards by using the Award Explorer.

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship

International secondary applicants may also be considered for the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship program if nominated by their high school. This scholarship program is intended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement who are recognized as leaders within their school.

Notice About Fraudulent Pearson Scholarship Offers

The University of Toronto has been alerted to fraudulent emails that offer to assist students with applications to our Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship program. Please exercise caution when researching scholarship opportunities and assessing communications about our programs. The University of Toronto does not work with recruitment agents or agencies. Students interested in applying for a Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship should follow the instructions on this website and submit their applications directly to the University.

International Scholar Awards

The International Scholar Awards are automatically awarded to exceptional international students across U of T’s largest divisions and faculties. These renewable awards are offered upon admission and have a total value of over $100,000.

Learn more about the International Scholar Awards through the divisions that offer them:

Faculty of Arts & Science
University of Toronto Mississauga
University of Toronto Scarborough
Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
- Note: International applicants are highly encouraged to complete the Financial Information section of the Engineering Online Student Profile to be eligible for consideration.

International Merit Admission Award

Offered upon admission to selected international students in the Faculty of Arts & Science on the basis of merit. Students are automatically considered for this award, which is valued at up to $50,000 over four consecutive years, or until degree completion, whichever comes first (up to $20,000 in the first year and renewable for $10,000 in the second, third and fourth years). This award is not renewable for students admitted to the Faculty of Arts & Science prior to 2023.

In-Course Scholarships

Beyond our admission scholarships, University of Toronto students have access to over 5,900 in-course scholarships every year. We recommend international students use the Award Explorer by selecting the appropriate filters to view other scholarships that may be available to you.

FAQ

How much does it cost to study at U of T?
How do I apply for Financial Aid?

If you are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, there are many sources of financial aid available to help you cover the costs of your University of Toronto education – from OSAP and other government aid, to assistance provided by the University. Explore your options.

If you are an international applicant, you should find out about your home country’s financial aid programs to see if you qualify for assistance. The University of Toronto is a publicly-funded institution and because of that cannot offer financial aid to international students. Find out more about scholarships & awards for international students here.
I’m an international applicant, can I receive financial assistance from U of T?
How do I apply for OSAP?

Apply online at https://www.ontario.ca/osap

Submit your OSAP application, then print and sign the consents and declaration pages – and any other required supporting documentation – and upload to your account on the OSAP website.

Follow the instructions provided to complete your online Master Student Financial Assistance Agreement (MSFAA) with the National Student Loan Service Centre.

If you are a returning applicant you may not need to submit any documentation.

Find more details on our OSAP FAQ list.
How do I apply for Scholarships?

Eligible high school students are automatically considered for a variety of admission scholarships when they apply to the University. There are also admissions scholarships that require a separate application, and others that require you to complete an awards profile.

Note, however, that the value of scholarships is rarely sufficient to cover all costs the student will incur while attending University of Toronto.

Find out more about Scholarships here.
How do I contact the Office of University Admissions and Outreach?
Telephone & In-Person Inquiries
We are available for telephone and in-person inquiries.

Email Inquiries
Connect with us by email for:
- Admissions: apply.adm.utoronto.ca/register/questions
- Ask a Student: apply.adm.utoronto.ca/register/askastudent
Contact Client Services for financial aid inquires including:
- OSAP (Ontario Student Assistant Program) full and part-time
- BSWD (Bursaries for Students with Disabilities)
- UTAPS (University of Toronto Advanced Planning for Students)
- Part-Time Financial
- OOP Funding for other provinces outside of Ontario
- US student aid – for United States citizens (US Federal Student Aid loan opportunities, private loans (non-government), Veteran Affairs certification requests for benefits & education tax credit
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