Order of the White Rose
The Applied Science EDI.I Office is now seeking nominations for the Order of the White Rose — a prestigious award for exceptional women in engineering. The Order of the White Rose is 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. Applicants must be nominated by their home institution – please see UBC application details below.
The scholarship is open to is open to women in engineering and graduates of any engineering undergraduate program who are planning to pursue an MASc or PhD in engineering.
Details
- Amount: $50,000
- UBC Deadline: June 17, 2025, at 15:00 (3:00 pm) Pacific Standard Time (PST).
How to Apply
UBC can nominate up to three candidates for the Order of the White Rose. To be considered, please email your electronic application to ea.assist@apsc.ubc.ca using the subject line format: Order of the White Rose – [Last Name, First Name]. The top three applicants will receive a letter of support from Dean James Olson.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the scholarship, the candidate must, as of the application submission deadline at her home institution, be:
- Self-identify as a woman;
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
- Be a graduate of an engineering program at a Canadian university and have completed her bachelor’s degree in December 2024, or be in the process of completing it in May or August 2025;
- Have 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 June 17, 2025, the candidate must send proof of enrolment to orderwhiterose@polymtl.ca.
For more eligibility and application information, please visit EDI.I Awards, click on either Undergraduate or Graduate Awards, and find The Order of the White Rose.