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In addition to these awards, the University supports graduate students through teaching, research, and service fellowships and assistanceships. For these, contact your graduate chair or administrator for details.

Order of the White Rose

Value: $30,000
Number offered: 1
Eligibility: To be eligible for the scholarship, the candidate must, as of the application submission deadline at her home institution, be:
  • A woman
  • A Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • A graduate of an engineering program at a Canadian university and have completed her bachelor's degree in December 2017, or be in the process of completing it in May or August 2018
  • 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.
As of September 1, 2018, the candidate must be enrolled in a graduate studies program in engineering (master's or PhD) and have sent proof of enrolment to Polytechnique Montréal at orderwhiterose@polymtl.ca
Selection criteria: To be selected to receive the Polytechnique Montréal Order of the White Rose scholarship, the candidate must demonstrate outstanding merit in the following three areas:
  • academic record
  • technical achievements
  • social commitments
The Polytechnique Montréal Order of the White Rose scholarship aims to reward the full body of work by a student during her undergraduate studies, as well as her outstanding commitment and, in so doing, to call attention to the important role of women in the field of engineering. The recipient is a source of inspiraton for her peers and embodies the coming generation in the eyes of the Canadian scientific and engineering community.
Apply: The candidate must submit provide her application portfolio to the Student Finance and Awards office and complete the online application found at Order of the White Rose Scholarship Application. The University of Saskatchewan will select one finalist and send that finalist's portfolio to the Order of the White Rose scholarship selection committee.

The application portfolio must contain:
  • the identification form
    • a letter of motivation (max. 1 page)
    • a curriculum vitae
    • a detailed description of achievements and social engagements (max. 2 pages)
    • the most recent official transcript
    • an official proof of enrolment in a graduate studies program (master's or PhD)
    • a letter supporting your application written by someone in authority (professor, department, director, etc.)
    • any other document deemed relevant (max. 2 pages)
    For more information on the Order of the White Rose scholarship, visit the Polytechnique Montréal Order of the White Rose scholarship website.
Deadline: June 1