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Ontario Learn and Stay Grant
Funding for priority health studies in Ontario
Latest source updateLast Update: July 4, 2026Latest change: 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.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 4, 2026
Latest change: 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.
Ontario Learn and Stay Grant: eligibility and registration updates
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.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
July 31, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Ontario Learn and Stay Grant supports students in eligible health programs in Ontario for the 2026–2027 academic year. It helps cover tuition, compulsory fees, books, and other direct educational costs, and includes a service commitment to work in the same region after graduation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Study in eligible health programs at approved institutions
- Training in designated Ontario regions
- Working in the same region after graduation
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
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Students who enrol in an eligible program
- Students who are Ontario residents
- Students who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons
Who is not eligible
- Students receiving funding from the BEGIN Initiative
- Students receiving funding from Better Jobs Ontario
- Students receiving funding from the Skills Development Fund
- Students receiving certain Indigenous Institute nursing-related supports
Eligible expenses
- Tuition
- Compulsory fees
- Books
- Other direct educational costs such as supplies and equipment
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Students receiving funding from the BEGIN Initiative
- Students receiving funding from Better Jobs Ontario
- Students receiving funding from the Skills Development Fund
- Students receiving certain Indigenous Institute nursing-related supports
Eligible geographic areas
- North region
- East region
- Southwest region
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
How to apply
- Register for an OSAP account if 2026–2027 is your first time applying for OSAP or the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant.
- Log in to your OSAP account with your existing credentials to apply for additional funding for the 2026–2027 academic year.
- Apply up to 60 days before the end of your study period if you are enrolled in an eligible program at an approved institution.
Processing and Agreement
- Application details are reviewed for completeness and validity
- Some information may be verified with third parties
- Applicants are informed of status by mail
- If approved, the service commitment agreement applies
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant Program
What is the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant?
Ontario Learn and Stay Grant supports students in eligible health programs in Ontario for the 2026–2027 academic year. It helps cover tuition, compulsory fees, books, and other direct educational costs, and includes a service commitment to work in the same region after graduation.
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
Eligible program enrolment
Commitment to work in the study region after graduation
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Learn and Stay Grant?
Study in eligible health programs at approved institutions
Training in designated Ontario regions
Working in the same region after graduation
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at none 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