Over the years, the white rose has become the symbol of Polytechnique Montréal’s commemorative activities. Therefore, to mark the 25^th anniversary of the events of December 6, 1989, which cost the lives of 14 young women and injured several others, Polytechnique created the Order of the White Rose in tribute to the victims as well as the wounded, the families, the faculty members, the employees and the students who were forever affected by the tragedy.

Inspiring ambassadors

Co-godmothers, Nathalie Provost, who was injured on December 6, 1989, and Michèle Thibodeau-DeGuire, the first woman to graduate in civil engineering from Polytechnique in 1963. 

REtrospective 2015-2022

Enjoy a retrospective of the first eight ceremonies
of the Order of the White Rose,
honoring its laureates and ambassadors.

2025 Edition

The Order of the White Rose is evolving and, in 2025, becomes an annual Canada-wide scholarship program with a leadership development support. Initiated by Polytechnique Montreal, this program is made possible thanks to the support of the Philanthropic Circle of the Order of the White Rose. These non-renewable $50,000 scholarships will be awarded to Canadian female engineering students who wish to pursue graduate studies (master’s or PhD) in engineering at the institution of their choice, in Canada or abroad.

To know more about eligibility criteria and your application submission : Submit an Application | Order of the White Rose.