The Order of the White Rose is a prestigious scholarship program initiated by Polytechnique Montréal in 2015 to honor the victims of the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre. It aims to support and empower young women pursuing graduate studies in engineering. The scholarship is awarded annually to Canadian female engineering students who wish to pursue graduate studies (master’s or PhD) in engineering at the institution of their choice, in Canada or abroad
University of Saskatchewan Information
Founded in 1907, University of Saskatchewan is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Saskatoon (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Saskatchewan. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Saskatchewan, University of Saskatchewan (uSask) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Saskatchewan (uSask) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 112 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Canadian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
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.
Offered Benefits
The scholarship includes a non-renewable $30,000 award and leadership development support
Application Process
Kindly go to University of Saskatchewan on grad.usask.ca to 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 moie details, visit University of Saskatchewan Order of the White Rose webpage
Founded in 1907, University of Saskatchewan is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Saskatoon (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Saskatchewan. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Saskatchewan, University of Saskatchewan (uSask) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Saskatchewan (uSask) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 112 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Canadian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.