Future students interested in pursuing a career in Nursing received potentially life-changing news recently as the Provincial Government has introduced the "Ontario Learn and Stay Grant." This grant, which applies only to Ontario residents, will soon provide free tuition for students enrolling in certain health care programs such as Laurentian University's nursing programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
"We are encouraged to see this investment into the future of Northern Ontario's health care providers by the Provincial Government. Our diverse pool of students, including francophones, will benefit greatly from this grant, as will the many residents of our region," said Dr. Sheila Embleton, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor.
Students who receive this grant must commit to working in the region where they studied. For every year of schooling students complete under the grant program, they must work in the region for a six-month period. In addition to providing free tuition, the funding will cover the cost of compulsory fees, books and other direct educational costs.
"That this opportunity is extended to students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate nursing programs will amplify the impact on addressing critical nursing shortages. Students training to become nurses and nurses advancing their professional education will contribute to strengthening health care in Northern Ontario communities," said Dr. Brenda Brouwer, Interim Provost and Vice-President Academic.
Students enroling in the undergraduate nursing programs in French or English will be eligible and Laurentian is working with the province to identify which specific graduate nursing program
streams will be eligible for this grant.
Read more about the grant at https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-learn-and-stay-grant or contact Laurentian University at info@laurentian.ca.
