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Ontario Learn and Stay Grant

Funding for priority health programs in Ontario

Offered by
Government of Ontario
Official source: ontario.ca

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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Students who successfully apply to and enrol in an eligible program
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Overview

The Ontario Learn and Stay Grant provides funding for students in priority postsecondary health programs in underserved and growing communities in Northern, Southwestern and Eastern Ontario. It covers tuition, compulsory fees, books, and other direct educational costs such as supplies and equipment.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Attract or retain talent
  • Develop workforce skills

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Canadians
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Latest changes

Ontario Learn and Stay Grant: eligibility and registration updates

The previous-academic-years page now includes 2025–2026 eligibility tables, and OSAP registration wording now applies to other financial assistance programs as well as the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant.

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The Ontario Learn and Stay Grant’s previous-academic-years page now shows eligibility information for 2025–2026 in addition to 2024–2025 and 2023–2024, so the archive now covers first-year students starting in 2023–2024, 2024–2025, and 2025–2026. The OSAP new-user registration page also broadened its wording: an OSAP account is now described as required for OSAP or other financial assistance programs, including the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant and Ontario Learn and Stay Grant – Medical Education, while the 2026–2027 grant application still requires an OSAP account for first-time applicants and the 2025–2026 academic year remains open until July 31, 2026.

Official source: ontario.ca
July 4, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Students who successfully apply to and enrol in an eligible program
  • Ontario residents
  • Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons

Who is not eligible

  • Students receiving funding from the BEGIN Initiative: Bridging Educational Grant in Nursing
  • Students receiving funding from Better Jobs Ontario
  • Students receiving funding from the Skills Development Fund
  • Students receiving nursing-related funding from an eligible Indigenous Institute that covers direct educational costs

Eligible expenses

  • Tuition
  • Compulsory fees
  • Books
  • Other direct educational costs such as supplies and equipment

Eligible geographic areas

  • North region
  • East region
  • Southwest region

Activities funded

  • Studying in priority postsecondary programs in underserved and growing communities in Northern, Southwestern and Eastern Ontario

How to apply

  • Create an OSAP account if you don’t have one.
  • Apply online through the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant website.
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Documents Needed

  • Continuation of Status for the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant, if you do not apply in subsequent years after receiving the grant
  • OSAP Disability Verification Form, if applicable

Selection criteria

  • Eligibility based on program, residency, and citizenship status
  • Commitment to work in the same region after graduation
  • Academic progress and full-time study requirements

Processing and Agreement

  • If you apply online, you can check the status of your application as soon as you submit it
  • You will find out whether your application has been processed, whether documents or information are needed, how much money you will receive, and when your money will be available
  • You will get the full Service Commitment Agreement when you apply for the grant

Additional information

  • The grant is administered through an OSAP account.
  • A service commitment agreement must be signed for each application.
  • If you do not reapply in later years, you may need to confirm enrolment to avoid loan conversion.
  • Scheduled site maintenance usually takes place on Sunday mornings.

Contacts

807-343-7260

Official sources

Ontario Learn and Stay Grant

Program guide

How to maintain eligibility for OSAPand the Ontario Learn and Stay GrantOntario Learn and Stay Grant for Medical EducationOntario Learn and Stay Grant: previous academic years

Application form

2023-24 OSAP Disability Verification Form2025-26 Ontario Learn and Stay Grant Application

Application portal

New user registrationNew user registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant Program

What is the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant?

The Ontario Learn and Stay Grant provides funding for students in priority postsecondary health programs in underserved and growing communities in Northern, Southwestern and Eastern Ontario. It covers tuition, compulsory fees, books, and other direct educational costs such as supplies and equipment.

Who is eligible for the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant program?

To be eligible for the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant program, you must: Ontario resident Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person Enrol in an eligible program and commit to work in the same region after graduation

What expenses are eligible under Ontario Learn and Stay Grant?

Tuition Compulsory fees Books Other direct educational costs such as supplies and equipment

Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant?

You can contact Government of Ontario or by phone at 807-343-7260.

Where is the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant available?

The Ontario Learn and Stay Grant program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Ontario Learn and Stay Grant is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant?

Ontario Learn and Stay Grant is funded by Government of Ontario