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.

Retrospective 2015 - 2022 Enjoy a retrospective of the first eight ceremonies of the Order of the White Rose, honoring its laureates and ambassadors.

2024 edition

The ceremony for the 10^th edition will take place on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 11 a.m. (by invitation only). Follow the ceremony live on our social networks: YouTube, Facebook et LinkedIn.

New for 2025: Order of the White Rose scholarship program expands

On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the commemoration of the December 6, 1989 feminicide at Polytechnique, and as part of the tenth edition of the Order of the White Rose, Polytechnique Montréal turns to the future and aims to offer financial opportunities to 14 young Canadian women engineers in memory of the 14 victims of December 6, 1989.

This is what the partnership between Polytechnique Montréal, the McCall McBain Foundation and the Circle of Donors will achieve. This initiative, made possible thanks to the generosity of the McCall McBain Foundation, will over time inspire other donors to join the circle, thereby strengthening support for the next generation of women engineers. While it is essential to remember and honour the memory of those who have passed away, Polytechnique is resolutely turning to the future by putting forward initiatives to give women in engineering and future women engineers in Quebec and Canada their rightful place.

Ultimately, 14 scholarships will be awarded annually to promote the engineering profession as a career choice for young women across the country. The program will also include opportunities to hone leadership skills and build confidence.

More information on the call for applications will be available in Winter 2025.