The white rose, symbolizing renewal

White roses honour the memory of the 14 young women who lost their lives on December 6, 1989, a tragic day that left Polytechnique and all of society in mourning. Created in 2014 in tribute to the victims, and resolutely forward-looking, the Order of the White Rose now aims to build a true community of women leaders in engineering.

Vision

Create a world in which women contribute fully to advances in the sciences and engineering, becoming role models and leaders who transform society through their engagement and vision.

Mission

Provide impetus for young women to pursue graduate studies on the way to careers in the sciences and engineering.

Current edition

The Order of the White Rose program now combines a Canadawide scholarships competition with structured leadership support and mentoring for emerging women engineers. Instituted by Polytechnique Montréal, the program is supported by the Philanthropic Circle of the Order of the White Rose. The non-renewable $50,000 scholarships are awarded to Canadian women who wish to pursue graduate studies in engineering (master’s or PhD) at the institution of their choice, in Canada or internationally.

To learn more about the eligibility criteria and the application process, visit this page: Submit an application | Order of the White Rose