The Institute is fortunate to enjoy the support of alumni and friends who are committed to celebrating academic excellence in entrepreneurship. To that end, the Institute is pleased to offer a number of scholarships and awards for students engaged in entrepreneurship at Ivey.
Best efforts have been made to furnish accurate data. Award amounts and other details are subject to change without notice. All award amounts are subject to University approval. (Updated: September 2010)
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Courthill Capital Leadership Award
1 at $5,000
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student at the Richard Ivey School of Business who has been accepted into the Certificate in Entrepreneurship. Preference will be given to a female candidate who best personifies the spirit, passion and drive necessary to become a successful entrepreneur. This award was established by Carolyn Cross, HBA ‘84, to support and recognize outstanding women in management who are in pursuit of excellence.
Gudewill Scholarships for Entrepreneurship
2 at $10,000
Awarded to an incoming student with a minimum average of 80% who attended a publicly funded high school. Preference will be given to residents of British Columbia and/or students with an entrepreneurial spirit. These awards were established by the Gudewill Family to help recruit and retain the best and brightest students to Ivey.
J. Armand Bombardier HBA Scholarships in Entrepreneurship
2 at $4,000
Awarded to a student finishing HBA 1 at the Richard Ivey School of Business, based on academic achievement, demonstrated community leadership and an interest in entrepreneurship. Successful candidates will have been accepted into the Certificate in Entrepreneurship. These awards were established by a gift from the J. Armand Bombardier Foundation.
John R. Currie Award in Entrepreneurship
1 at $5,000
Awarded to a full-time second year HBA student who is entering the Certificate in Entrepreneurship at the Richard Ivey School of Business. Preference will be given to a Canadian student. This award was made possible through a donation by Mr. John Currie, HBA ‘60.
Pierre L. Morrissette HBA Award in Entrepreneurship
1 at $5,000
Awarded to a student entering first year of a full-time undergraduate program at Western, who has also applied to the Advanced Entry Opportunity (AEO) at the Richard Ivey School of Business. In addition to illustrating outstanding academic quality (minimum 90% admission average), the successful applicant will have expressed an interest in entrepreneurship as per the student’s application to AEO. This award was established by Pierre Morrissette, MBA ’72, Chairman to recognize the 10th anniversary between The Weather Network (Canada) and Weather Channel Networks (USA).
Sabourin Family HBA Scholarship in Entrepreneurship
1 at $5,000
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate HBA student at the Richard Ivey School of Business who is applying for acceptance into the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and who personifies the spirit, passion and drive necessary to become a successful entrepreneur. This scholarship was made possible through a donation from Mr. Paul Sabourin, MBA ‘80.
Tevya Rosenberg HBA Award in Entrepreneurship
1 at $5,000
Awarded to a student who is entering HBA 1 at the Richard Ivey School of Business. Preference will be given to a female student who has been accepted into the Certificate in Entrepreneurship. This award was established with a gift from Tevya Rosenberg, HBA ‘73.
Hydrogenics MBA Award in Entrepreneurship
1 at $4,750
Awarded to a full-time student entering the MBA program who has been accepted into the Certificate in Entrepreneurship at the Ivey Business School. This award was made possible by a gift from Pierre Rivard, MBA ’83.
Nelson M. Davis Scholarship
2 at $4,800
Awarded to a student entering the MBA program who demonstrates academic performance, leadership ability, entrepreneurial skills and an interest in contributing to the development of both the Canadian economy and one’s own community. These awards were made possible as a result of a donation from the Nelson M. Davis Trust Fund. Mr. Davis (1906-1979) was a prominent Toronto businessman whose knowledge, breadth of vision and accomplishments were outstanding endorsements of the free enterprise system.
Schulich Award in Entrepreneurship
3 at $2,500
Awarded to an MBA student at the Richard Ivey School of Business with outstanding academic achievement (minimum 78% average) and an entrepreneurial drive and spirit. This award was made possible by a gift from Mr. Seymour Schulich.
Pierre L. Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship Doctoral Scholarships
3 @ $25,000
Awarded to a full-time doctoral student pursuing a PhD in General Management with a declared interest in entrepreneurship, as well as demonstrated academic and professional achievements. A student may receive the Pierre L. Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship Doctoral Scholarship for up to four years.
This award was established by the Pierre L. Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship at the Richard Ivey School of Business.
For complete details on any of these Awards and Scholarships, and for information on how to apply, please contact the Ivey Financial Aid Office.