40th Anniversary Appeal
The Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Development Trust is launching this 40th Anniversary Appeal to support the college in its role as the only institution of further and higher education in the world dedicated to providing learning, cultural, and research opportunities through the medium of Scottish Gaelic.
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig would not have realised its early ambitions to improve the educationaland economic opportunities of Gaelic speakers and to widen access to the Gaelic languageand culture without the dedication and commitment of staff and students, and the support of alumni and friends worldwide.
The Trust seeks innovative ways to engage with the wide community of support for the Gaelic language and culture, and to be the conduit through which private individuals, companies, corporations, trusts and foundations are able to play a vital part in supporting the college. Through this Anniversary Appeal we would urge people throughout the world who care passionately about the future of the Gaelic language and culture to help Sabhal Mòr Ostaig with its vital work.
As a registered charity, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig is currently required to raise around 47% of its annual costs so your help is more crucial than ever before.
Funding Priorities
The Trust aims to build on the incredible support that Sabhal Mòr Ostaig has received over the past forty years and develop an international community of alumni, supporters and friends.
In particular we are seeking support for the following priority areas:
- Student Scholarship Fund
- Endowment of Academic Chairs and Research Fellowships
- Library and Historic Collections
- Arts Development – Gaelic music, writing, drama and the visual arts
- Creative, Cultural and Social Enterprise
- Development of alumni services
- Kilbeg Village Development: Sports and Recreation Facilities; Refurbishment of Àrainn Ostaig campus; Conference Facilities; and Housing