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Ontario Learn and Stay Grant

Study nursing, paramedicine or other priority programs in Northern, Eastern or Southwestern Ontario and the province covers tuition, books and fees.

What it costs you:

  • Account signup

Verified Sept 27, 2026 against the official pageCheck eligible programs each academic year. This year’s date is not yet confirmed on the official page.

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Who qualifies
Ontario students in eligible priority programs at eligible schools who agree to work in that region after graduating
How to get it
Apply through OSAP and accept the return-of-service commitment
Where it works
Ontario
When
Check eligible programs each academic year. This year’s date is not yet confirmed on the official page.
Fine print
Break the work commitment and the grant can turn into a loan.
Official source
ontario.ca

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