OBPAPApplicationForm2020 1 30-Mar-20
Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program
(OBPAP) 2020/21 Instructions and Application
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The Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program (OBPAP) is a one-time Bursary of up to $5000 available to
internationally trained professionals with financial need, to cover direct education costs including tuition, books and
equipment costs (subject to availability of Ministry funding).
The Bursary is available to students with financial need who are Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or Protected
Persons and who have resided in Ontario for at least 12 months and are enrolled in a Bridging program for 2020/21.
Eligible programs include:
▪ Medical Laboratory Sciences Bridging Program; or
▪ Radiological Technology Bridging Program.
OBPAP Applications and all supporting documentation must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office by:
▪ September 15 for the Fall term; or
▪ January 15 for the Winter term.
Students must be registered and have paid their tuition to be eligible.
Students will be notified of the status of their OBPAP application via email, and if approved, will be Instructed when to
pick up their cheque at the Finance office on the 6
th
floor.
Documentation Requirements
Submit photocopies of the following supporting documentation with your application:
Proof of Marital Status Copy of Marriage Certificate, Divorce Papers, etc.
Proof of Residency Copy of Permanent Residence Card, or proof of Protected Person Status
Proof of Income
Government Income Copy of 3 most recent cheque stubs for Ontario Works, EI, ODSP, etc.
Employment Income 2019 Notice of Assessment (NOA) for you and your spouse (if applicable),
OR if no NOA (provide explanation) three most recent pay stubs.
Proof of Expenses
Housing Costs Rent Receipts, Mortgage statements
Utilities Copy of Utility bills (one-page summary showing total bill)
Childcare costs Childcare receipts
Please Note:
If any information and/or documentation are missing, applicants will be contacted via the email address on file with
Michener and will have five business days to respond or the Application will be denied.