CFUW 1989 École Polytechnique Commemorative Awards

The CFUW 1989 École Polytechnique Commemorative Awards commemorate the fourteen women students murdered at the École Polytechnique in Montreal. These awards support graduate studies in any field, with applicants required to justify the relevance of their work to women. The program provides two awards annually: one for master's level study valued at $5,000 and one for doctoral studies valued at $7,000, for a total program value of $12,000. The awards honor the memory of the victims while supporting women's graduate education and research that advances understanding of issues affecting women. Applicants must demonstrate how their research or studies contribute to women's issues, experiences, or advancement in their chosen field.