Ontario Learn and Stay Grant
About the Grant & Eligibility
Student Eligibility
- successfully apply to and enrol in the first year of an eligible program
- be an Ontario resident
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person
- commit to working in the same region where you studied after you graduate
- not be receiving funding from any of the following government programs: The BEGIN Initiative: Bridging Educational Grant in Nursing, Better Jobs Ontario, or the Skills Development Fund
Please note that if you do not meet the required conditions, your funding will be converted to a repayable loan.
Service Committment Requirements
Eligible students must commit to working in the field of their program in the North Region within 6 months of completing their program and be employed in their field for at least 6 months (180 days) for every full year of study funded by the grant.
North Region includes the following regions and health units:
- Thunder Bay
- Sudbury
- North Bay-Parry Sound
- Northwestern
- Timiskaming
- Porcupine
- Algoma
For more information on regions, please see the regional map.
Eligible Programs at Northern College
The Ontario Learn and Stay Grant covers the costs of tuition, books and other direct educational expenses of these programs.
Need more reasons to pursue a career in these programs? Hospitals in the region often offer signing bonuses to new hires!