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Ontario Learn and Stay Grant
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security
- Amount
- Not publishedCovers tuition, compulsory fees, books and other direct educational costs such as supplies and equipment. No dollar maximum is published. Students can also apply for OSAP for living costs.
- Deadline
- No fixed dateNo fixed date. Students apply through their OSAP account up to 60 days before the end of the study period, and must apply again each year. The eligible program list for students starting in 2027-2028 has not been posted yet.
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About this award
This Ontario grant pays tuition, fees and books for students in selected health programs in Northern, Eastern and Southwestern Ontario. In return, students agree to work in the same region after they graduate. In North Bay, eligible programs have included nursing and medical laboratory programs at Canadore College and Nipissing University. If the work commitment is not completed, the grant turns into a loan.
Who can apply
- Ontario resident who is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person
- Enrolled in an eligible priority program at an eligible campus; the current list includes Canadore College Practical Nursing (North Bay, Parry Sound), Canadore Medical Laboratory Technology (North Bay), the Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Canadore College and Nipissing University (North Bay), and the CTS Canadian Career College Paramedic Diploma (North Bay)
- Commit to working in the same region after graduating, at least 180 days (6 months) for each full year of study funded
- Not receiving funding from the BEGIN Initiative, Better Jobs Ontario or the Skills Development Fund
- The grant becomes a repayable loan if conditions, including the work commitment, are not met
What to submit
- Online application through an OSAP account
- Acceptance and enrolment in an eligible program
- Signed Service Commitment Agreement
Quick facts
Words you'll see- Type
- Grant
- Category
- Field of study
- Program
- College and University
- Field of study
- Health
- When to apply
- Grade 12 and After starting post-secondary
- Where it applies
- Ontario, Northern Ontario, Eastern Ontario, Southwestern Ontario
- Other requirements
- Enrolled in an eligible priority program, such as nursing or medical laboratory technology
- The gap between what school costs and what your family is expected to pay. Bursaries and grants often use it.
- No
- Paid again in later years of your program, as long as you keep meeting its rules, such as a minimum average.
- Yes
- Application cycle
- 2026-27
Sources
Last checked against the official site on Oct 2, 2026.
What the official pages say
"Apply for funding to cover the costs of tuition, books and other direct educational expenses for health human resources programs."
https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-learn-and-stay-grant-health-human-resources(opens in a new tab)"commit to working in the same region where you studied after you graduate"
https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-learn-and-stay-grant-health-human-resources(opens in a new tab)"work in the same service region where you studied for at least 180 days (6 months) for every full year of study"
https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-learn-and-stay-grant-health-human-resources(opens in a new tab)"Nipissing University Bachelor of Science in Nursing North Bay North"
https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-learn-and-stay-grant-health-human-resources(opens in a new tab)"Canadore College Practical Nursing Diploma North Bay, Parry Sound North"
https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-learn-and-stay-grant-health-human-resources(opens in a new tab)"Your funding will be converted to a repayable loan if you do not meet required conditions"
https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-learn-and-stay-grant-health-human-resources(opens in a new tab)"You can apply up to 60 days before the end of your study period if you are enrolled in an eligible program"
https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-learn-and-stay-grant-health-human-resources(opens in a new tab)"Note: You must apply for the grant each year to receive it."
https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-learn-and-stay-grant-health-human-resources(opens in a new tab)"CTS Canadian Career College Inc. Paramedic Diploma North Bay"
https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-learn-and-stay-grant-health-human-resources(opens in a new tab)
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