Healthcare Grants, Bursaries, & Scholarship Programs

The Government of Ontario, educational establishements, and healthcare organizations offer funding, scholarships, grants, and more to eligble applicants in all areas of healthcare disciplines. We've highlighted some relelvant stand-outs below, and we invite you to learn more about these programs.

Community Commitment Program for Nurses Grant

More Info: Community Commitment Program for Nurses

This Ontario program helps healthcare organizations fill high-need nursing positions by offering eligible nurses up to $25,000 in funding in exchange for a two-year full-time employment commitment.

Questions? Contact: Info-hfo@ontariohealth.ca

New Grad Initiative Grant

More Info: 2025/2026 Guidelines for Participation in the Nursing Graduate Guarantee Program

The Nursing Graduate Guarantee (NGG) helps newly licensed Ontario nurses transition into practice by providing funded, full-time employment opportunities with mentorship and training. With up to 20 weeks of funded support, the funding amount is calculated based on a new nurse’s salary and benefits for up to 40 hours a week (depending on the employer’s full-time hours e.g., 37.5 hours).

Questions? Contact: NGGMOHLTC@ontario.ca

Ontario Learn & Stay Grant

More Info: Ontario Learn & Stay Grant

The Ontario Learn and Stay Grant helps students in eligible healthcare programs, such as Practical Nursing, Paramedic, and Medical Laboratory Technology/Science, in select Northern, Southwestern, and Eastern Ontario communities. Funding varies by program and covers tuition, compulsory fees, books, and required supplies/equipment. First-time applicants must register for an OSAP account.

Questions? Contact: Contact Us | Ontario.ca

RNAO Education Support Grant

More Info: RNAO Education Funding Grants

The Nursing Education Initiative (NEI) Grant provides financial support for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in Ontario who work in Ministry of Health priority areas, such as acute care, long-term care, home care, mental health, public health, and primary care. Eligible nurses can receive up to $1,500 per year, with applications submitted online within 90 days of course completion.

Questions? Contact: RNAO.ca/contact

Bridging Educational Grant in Nursing (BEGIN)

More Info: The WeRPN BEGIN Program

Assists PSWs and RPNs in investing in their futures. BEGIN provides tuition grants to students enrolled in PSW-RPN, RPN-RN, and PSW-RN programs, eliminating the financial barriers for them to grow their careers.
Eligible PSW-RPN students can receive up to $6,000 per year (maximum of $15,000) and eligible RPN-RN/PSW-RN students can receive up to $10,000 per year (maximum of $30,000) and may also qualify for an additional $5,000 per year based on financial need.

Questions? Contact: Info@begin.werpn.com

Attracting New PSW Graduates to Long-Term Care & Home & Community Care Grant

More Info: Attracting New PSW Graduates to Long-Term, Home & Community Care

Ontario is providing incentive funding to attract personal support workers (PSWs) to work in long-term care homes as well as home and community care organizations.

Available Funding

Recruitment incentive of $10,000 for eligible PSWs who commit to 12 months of employment at a full-time work schedule offered by a participating employer.
An additional incentive of up to $10,000 for PSWs who make an employment commitment to an employer in a rural, remote or northern Ontario community.
An additional relocation incentive of up to $10,000 to support relocation costs to a rural, remote or northern Ontario community that is at least 100 kilometres away from their principal residence.

Questions? Contact: Info-hfo@ontariohealth.ca

Financial Assistance Available Through Employment & Settlement Service Providers for Newcomers

To support job seekers, newcomers, and individuals relocating employment opportunities across Ontario by reducing financial barriers to employment and community integration and to start employment with no financial burdens.

Northern Ontario Relocation & Settlement Support

Employment and settlement service providers may assist eligible individuals who choose to relocate to Northern Ontario for employment opportunities.

This can help reduce financial barriers for individuals accepting employment outside their current community and assist newcomers and job seekers with successful settlement and retention. Settlement agencies and Employment Ontario service providers help eligible individuals access housing, employment, and community support services.

Relocation assistance for moving to Northern Ontario
Temporary housing or housing-related costs
Transportation and travel expenses
Settlement and community integration support
Connections to local employers, housing resources, and community services

Employment Assistance Benefits

To remove immediate financial barriers to employment and supports job readiness and workforce participation, Employment Ontario service providers may provide financial support to help individuals secure and maintain employment by covering essential employment-related costs.

Employment services offer customized support and financial assistance to help individuals overcome employment-related barriers and access sustainable employment opportunities.

Eligible Expenses may Include:

Tuberculosis (TB) tests
Vulnerable Sector / Police Record Checks
Uniforms and safety footwear
Work-related clothing and equipment
Transportation costs for employment and training activities
Other employment-related requirements identified in an individual's employment action plan

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