St. Lawrence College (SLC) will continue to participate in the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant for the 2026-27 academic year, a program that is addressing critical healthcare worker shortages in Eastern Ontario communities.
Since the program started in fall 2023, SLC has welcomed just over 1,200 Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Practical Nursing students, who have benefited from the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant, and last summer, 161 Practical Nursing students from the first funded cohort graduated.
“We are grateful for the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant, which helps both our students and our communities,” said Glenn Vollebregt, SLC President and CEO at St. Lawrence College.
“By removing financial barriers to education, students can more readily pursue rewarding careers in healthcare while also addressing the urgent need for skilled professionals in Eastern Ontario.”
The Ontario Learn and Stay Grant provides full, upfront funding for tuition, books, and other direct educational costs for eligible students who enroll in high-priority healthcare programs in designated communities.
In return, graduates commit to working in underserved areas after completing their studies.
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