Polytechnique Montréal Order of the White Rose Scholarship
The white rose is a poignant symbol honouring the memory of the 14 young women whose lives were tragically lost on December 6, 1989 at Polytechnique Montréal. In 2014, our institution established the Order of the White Rose scholarships as a forward-looking tribute to their legacy. These scholarships aim to empower the next generation of women in engineering, helping them achieve their full potential.
Since 2025, the Order of the White Rose has broadened its scope. The scholarship program now extends well beyond financial support to offer talented young women in engineering a fully development pathway.
This expanded vision, made possible by generous support from the Circle of Benefactors of the White Rose Scholarships, helps pave the way for the next generation of women in engineering as never before.
2026
The White Rose Scholarships support outstanding young women in engineering programs who wish to enter a graduate program (master's or PhD) at the school of their choice, in Canada or elsewhere in the world, to help them pursue their ambitions and become the leaders of the future.
The Canada-wide program combines annual $50,000 scholarships with leadership coaching and mentoring.
Notice of intent: March 31st, annually or as soon as possible to feasgrad@torontomu.ca (so we can set you up with a support and guide you in preparing this application package)
Complete application: May 1st, annually to be uploaded through Ordered Blanche.grant platform (external link) .
Please note: the required supporting letter needs to be sent directly from the referee to feasgrad@torontomu.ca
To be eligible for a White Rose Scholarship, the candidate must, as of the application submission deadline at her home institution:
- Identify as a woman;
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
- Be a graduating student in an engineering program at a Canadian university who completed her bachelor's degree in December 2025 or will complete it in May or August 2026;
- Be enrolled, or in the process of enrolling, in a graduate studies program in engineering (master’s or PhD) to begin the year after receiving her bachelor’s degree. *
* If you don't meet this criterion because your life path has prevented you from pursuing graduate studies immediately, please contact us.
The Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science will forward recommended candidates together with their applications to the Polytechnique Montreal White Rose Scholarship for further review.
More information can be found at the Polytechnique Montréal - White Rose Scholarship (external link) .
Contact feasgrad@torontomu.ca for application-related inquiries.