Entrepreneurial Scholarships & Awards

Awarded annually to full-time undergraduate students entering Year 4 of any module in the DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies, based on academic achievement in Year 3 and interest in entrepreneurship. Online applications can be accessed through the DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies website.  Applications, including a resume describing the applicant's qualifications, must be submitted by November 1.  The DAN Management Student Awards Committee will select the recipients. This scholarship was established by a generous donation from the Dan Family.

Awarded to each group member of the winning Business 2257 Feasibility Project as selected by the judges of the competition. Judges are selected by the HBA Program Director. Value: Medal and cash award. The cash award depends on the size of the group and the current rates of return on the capital funds of this award.

Gary Mottershead, BESc’75, MBA’77 has coached more than 3000 entrepreneurs over the last 20 years and enjoyed his own success as head of GCP Industrial Products, an international company.  In 2005, Mottershead established the Entrepreneurial Spirit Award in order to recognize a full-time undergraduate student who demonstrates passion, persistence, and achievement in developing an innovative or entrepreneurial idea through the use of engineering principles.

Learn more about the award and to apply at: www.eng.uwo.ca/tc/undergraduate/entrepreneurial-spirit.html

Awarded annually to students entering their second year in the Faculty of Engineering who have a career objective in entrepreneurship or marketing, and who are planning to combine Business with their Engineering degree. The students should have demonstrated leadership ability as well as involvement in outside activities. The recipients will be selected by the Undergraduate Awards Committee in the Faculty of Engineering. These scholarships will continue into third and fourth year of the Engineering program as long as the recipient maintains an 80% average. These scholarships were established through the generosity of EMCO Corporation. Value: 2 at $3,900 each ($1,300 annually for three years).

Learn more at: https://studentservices.uwo.ca/secure/Awards/index.cfm 

Awarded annually to a student enrolled in HBA1 at Ivey Business School, based on academic achievement, leadership skills, and personification of the spirit, passion, and drive necessary to become a successful entrepreneur. Preference will be given to a Canadian citizen. This award was established with a generous gift from John R. Currie HBA '60.

Awarded annually to a full-time student entering the HBA program at the Ivey Business School, based on academic achievement, community leadership, interest in entrepreneurship and/or family business, and who has demonstrated financial need. Where possible, preference will be given to a student from the St. Mary’s or Stratford communities, or from Huron or Perth counties. The HBA Awards Committee will select the recipients after the Office of the Registrar assesses financial need. The award will be renewed for HBA2 provided the student remains a full-time student and continues to meet the award criteria. This award was established with a generous gift from Reg Jackson, HBA ’96.

Awarded annually to full-time HBA 1 students at the Ivey Business School who have graduated from a publicly-funded high school based on academic achievement, leadership skills, and personification of the spirit, passion and drive necessary to become a successful entrepreneur. The award will be renewed for HBA 2 provided the candidates maintain a minimum 80% average. These awards were established with a generous gift from the Donald K. Jackson Family Foundation.

Awarded annually to a full-time student entering HBA1 at the Ivey Business School, who graduated from a publicly funded high school and is based on academic achievement, leadership skill and personification of the spirit, passion and drive necessary to become a successful entrepreneur. This award was established with a generous gift from the QuantumShift Fellows to recognize the leadership and contributions of QuantumShift program founder Eric A. Morse.

Awarded to a student entering HBA1 at the Richard Ivey School of Business with a minimum 70% average and demonstrated financial need. The Office of the Registrar will determine financial need and the HBA Scholarship Committee will make the final selection of the recipient. Preference will be given to a student who is or has been a member of Enactus Canada (formerly Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship (ACE). Applications for this award can be obtained from the HBA Program Office at the Richard Ivey School of Business. Applications must be received by January 31. In addition, candidates must complete a financial assistance application, which is available online through the Registrar's website. The Office of the Registrar will determine financial need and the HBA Scholarship Committee will make the final selection of the recipient This award was established with a generous gift from Mr. Ian Aitken, HBA '87. Value: 1 at $5,000. 

Learn more at: https://studentservices.uwo.ca/secure/Awards/index.cfm

Awarded annually to a full-time student entering the HBA program at the Ivey Business School, based on academic achievement, interest in entrepreneurship, and engagement in a variety of activities outside the classroom, including, but not limited to, leadership on campus and in the community, athletic involvement and/or part-time work experience. Preference will be given to a student in the top 25% of the applicant pool, based on academic performance. The recipient will be selected by the HBA Scholarship Committee. This award was established with a generous gift from Erik Mikkelsen, HBA ’06, to recognize and provide support for aspiring future entrepreneurs. Value: 1 at $10,000.

Learn more at: https://studentservices.uwo.ca/secure/Awards/index.cfm

Awarded annually to full-time HBA students accepted into the Certificate in Entrepreneurship program at the Ivey Business School, based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership skills, and personification of the spirit, passion and drive necessary to become a successful entrepreneur. This scholarship was established by a generous gift from Donald Lang, HBA ’80 with Foundation Western.

Awarded annually to two students finishing HBA 1 based on academic achievement, demonstrated community leadership, and a strong interest in entrepreneurship. Successful candidates will have been accepted into the Certificate in Entrepreneurship stream. These scholarships were established by a generous gift from the J. Armand Bombardier Foundation.

Awarded annually to a student enrolled in HBA2 at Ivey Business School, based on academic achievement, leadership skills, and personification of the spirit, passion, and drive necessary to become a successful entrepreneur. Preference will be given to a Canadian citizen. This award was established with a generous gift from John R. Currie HBA '60.

Awarded to a full-time undergraduate HBA student at the Ivey Business School 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.

Awarded to a full-time HBA student who is enrolled in the Entrepreneurship Certificate program. In addition to illustrating outstanding academic quality, the successful applicant will have expressed a strong interest in entrepreneurship and been accepted through Ivey's Advanced Entry Opportunity (AEO). This scholarship was established by Landmark Communications, Inc. in honour of Pierre L. Morrissette.

Awarded to a student who is entering HBA 1 at the Ivey Business School. 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.

Awarded annually to a student enrolled in HBA 2 at the Ivey Business School, based on academic achievement, a strong interest in entrepreneurship and demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students who have an interest in family or small business. This award was established through a generous gift from the The Ron and Nancy Clark Foundation.

Awarded annually to a student who is enrolled full-time in the Master of Business Administration program at the Ivey Business School, based on academic achievement, community leadership, and a focus on entrepreneurship. This award was generously established in memory of the late Doug Burgoyne, MBA ’02.

Awarded to a student entering the MBA program who is a Canadian citizen and 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.

Awarded to an MBA student at the Ivey Business School 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.