Tell me about Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program (OBPAP)
Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program (OBPAP)
A one-time bursary of up to $5,000 for internationally trained people taking an approved bridge training program in Ontario. It helps pay tuition, books and equipment. Priority goes to students with the greatest financial need.
Program in Ontario-wide. Newcomers Jobs & careers Money, grants & charity Education & tutoring Government benefits
Who qualifies:
- PR, citizen, OINP nominee or some other groups
- In an approved bridge program not OSAP-eligible
- Not in student loan default
- Not getting OSAP or Better Jobs Ontario
What you need to apply:
- Enrolment in an approved bridge training program
- Application to your school's financial aid office
We last read this on 5 October 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.
How to reach them
- Apply on their website.
- Come back here and tell us if it worked.
Where else they are
Their website is ontario.ca/page/ontario-bridging-participan....
Good to know
- For whomInternationally trained people enrolled in an approved bridge training program that is not eligible for OSAP, who are permanent residents, citizens, or in certain other immigration groups.
- CostFree
- Their stepsMake sure your bridge training program is approved. Apply to the financial aid office at your college or university. Apply while you are enrolled in the program.
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We read this on their own website on 5 October 2026.
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