Ministry of Colleges and Universities
Office of the Minister
438 University Avenue, 5th floor
Toronto ON M7A 0B8
MEMORANDUM TO: Professional Health Care Associations in Ontario
FROM: The Honourable Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universities
DATE: May 21, 2024
SUBJECT: Ontario Learn and Stay Grant 2024-25 Application Launch
The Ontario Learn and Stay Grant (OLSG) application for the 2024-25 academic year is now open. We ask that you share the news with your networks or any students you know who may be interested in applying.
About OLSG:
The grant supports first and second year students enrolled in health human resources programs in underserved and growing communities. The grant provides students with full, upfront funding for tuition, books and other direct educational costs, such as equipment and supplies. In return, students will commit to working and caring for people in the region where they studied for a term of service after they graduate.
OLSG-eligible programs for 2024-25 include:
- Nursing programs in northern, eastern and southwestern Ontario
- Medical laboratory technologist/medical laboratory sciences programs in northern and southwestern Ontario
- Paramedic programs in northern Ontario.
To date, more than 3,800 students have already received funding through the grant to help pay for their postsecondary education.
By providing targeted financial incentives to encourage students to learn and work in priority communities, the OLSG will ensure that health care professionals get the training they need to address workforce gaps and make immediate impacts to local hospitals, long-term care homes and other health care facilities following graduation.
For more information about the grant, including application and eligible programs and regions, please visit: ontario.ca/learnandstay We encourage you to share information about the grant with your networks.
Thank you for your support as we continue to provide unique opportunities to Ontario’s students while build ng up the province’s health care workforce.
Thank you,
The Honourable Jill Dunlop
Minister of Colleges and Universities
c: Scott Allinson, Chief of Staff, Office of the Minister of Colleges and Universities
Scott Ramsay, Director of Policy and Issues, Office of the Minister of Colleges and Universities
Jeff Butler, Assistant Deputy Minister, Operat ons, Ministry of Colleges and Universities
Jonathan Leigh, Director of Communications, Ministry of Colleges and Universities