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Ontario Learn and Stay Grant
Funding for priority health programs in Ontario
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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
Closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Students who successfully apply to and enrol in an eligible program
See full eligibility
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.
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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
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Studying in priority postsecondary programs in underserved and growing communities in Northern, Southwestern and Eastern Ontario
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 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
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
- Create an OSAP account if you don’t have one.
- Apply online through the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant website.
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
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?
Studying in priority postsecondary programs in underserved and growing communities in Northern, Southwestern and Eastern Ontario
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