Hill–Ivey HBA Scholarship
From Hill to Ivey
A Unique Opportunity to Take Your Education Further
As a Hill student, you're already building the mindset, skills, and leadership potential that top business schools—and employers—look for.
If you’re ready to take your next big step, the Ivey Honours Business Administration (HBA) is your pathway forward. And with the exclusive Hill–Ivey HBA Scholarship, you could receive $40,000 in funding to help you get there.
This is more than a scholarship. It's unique opportunity created for Hill students.
The Hill–Ivey HBA Scholarship
Thanks to the generosity of our naming donor and Ivey alumnus Paul J. Hill (MBA ’69), this scholarship is available only to students from the Paul J. Hill School of Business.
Value: $20,000 per year for two years (total $40,000)
This funding helps cover the majority of your tuition at the Ivey Business School at Western University.
You’re already on the right track.
As a Hill student, your courses, casework, and focus on leadership development align with what Ivey expects. You’re learning to think critically, lead with confidence, and build solutions with real-world impact. That’s exactly the kind of preparation the Ivey HBA program values.
Scholarship Eligibility
Available to students from the Paul J. Hill School of Business, this scholarship is awarded to those who:
- Have minimum 80% Undergraduate Grade Point Average (UGPA)
- Completed (or nearing completion) the Diploma in Business Administration from the Paul J. Hill School of Business (If you’re in the BBA program, you can ladder down to complete the diploma requirements). The diploma must be completed by the end of the Winter term, including BUS 285 and BUS 288, with at least 70% in each.
- Have no failed courses or academic misconduct
- Take a full course load (5 classes per semester), or demonstrate consistent academic effort if taking 4 (To keep the assessment process fair and consistent, Ivey prefer applicants who have mostly taken in-person classes during the Fall and Winter terms)
- Applicants are required to submit two 500-word essays demonstrating leadership in extracurricular activities, community involvement, and work experience.
Your achievement both inside and outside of the classroom is very important to Ivey’s decision. In fact, only at Ivey is your achievement outside of the classroom as important to us as your academic achievement – it is truly a 50/50 balance between academic achievement (grades) and leadership contribution. You would also need to list the contact information of you reference.
For more information, visit the application process page.
Final selection is made by the Ivey HBA Scholarship Review Committee and Hill School representatives.
Admissions to Ivey is highly competitive, so make sure you put your best foot forward!
Discover the Ivey HBA Program
Ivey Business School is part of Western University, one of Canada’s top research institutions with over 40,000 students. Based in London, Ontario - a safe, student-friendly city just two hours from Toronto - Ivey offers a close-knit community, global career opportunities, and a state-of-the-art building on one of Canada’s most beautiful campuses. Ivey is also accredited by EQUIS, a global standard of excellence in business education.
Learn by Doing with Case-Based Learning
Ivey’s HBA (Honours Business Administration) program equips you with the broad knowledge every manager needs, while offering specialization options after your first HBA year.
At Ivey, you’ll learn through over 300 real-world business cases, not lectures. You’ll tackle real issues, defend decisions, and develop the skills and confidence to lead in any industry, anywhere in the world.
How to Apply
This pathway is exclusive to Hill students.
- Book an appointment with a Hill Academic Advisor to confirm your eligibility
- If eligible, you’ll be connected with a representative from Ivey
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You will also complete HBA Admission Award application included in your HBA application
Key Dates
- October 30, 2025: Hill-Ivey Scholarship and HBA Info session. Register for the session here.
- January 22, 2026 (7:00 PM EST): Optional Essay Writing Workshop (more information will be shared with eligible students)
- January 29, 2026 (11:59 p.m. EST): HBA Application Deadline
Book an appointment with a Hill Academic Advisor today!
Questions and Answers
We award up to two scholarships each year to students who meet both the HBA admission requirements and the Hill–Ivey Scholarship criteria.
No specific type of activity is preferred. We value a wide range of experiences, including part-time work, campus clubs, sports, volunteering, internships, and entrepreneurial ventures. We focus on your contributions, leadership, and impact within those activities.
The scholarship typically covers the majority of tuition for the HBA program at Ivey. Students are responsible for other costs related to relocation and housing.
