The scholarship is in memory of Patricia Ann Palmer MacDonald, who studied at UBC and was an accomplished musician, singer, performer and teacher. Applications must be made by November 1st in writing to the Head of the Crane Library. The Head of the Crane Library makes a recommendation and grants the award. Bursary A bursary is available from a fund established by Isabel G. McMillan who was a member of the first graduating class at the University of British Columbia. It is available on an annual basis to one or more students who have visual impairments and are students at the University of British Columbia.
Funding is set aside to assist visually impaired students.
Blind A bursary is available from the Sisterhood to a blind woman student who is registered at the University of British Columbia and is beginning or continuing her studies towards a degree. Consideration for this award is based on financial need and academic standing. The Crane Library Awards Committee selects the recipients of the bursary. The Vancouver Fire Fighters' Union Local No. 18 provides a bursary to a student who is beginning or continuing studies at the University of British Columbia. The award is to be given to a physically disabled student who needs financial assistance.