University of St. Andrews American Foundation, Inc.
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In support of the conservation and restoration of the west-side quadrangle, to be named the “Andrew Carnegie Seminar Room"
Date
Sep. 10, 2026
Duration
24 months
Description
Founded in 1413, the University of St Andrews is Scotland’s oldest university and one of the world’s leading institutions of higher education. The Andrew Carnegie Foundation grant will support the conservation and restoration of the historic former Madras College buildings as part of the New College redevelopment initiative, preserving a nineteenth-century landmark while creating a new academic home for interdisciplinary teaching and research. It reflects Andrew Carnegie’s deep connection to the University, where he served as Rector from 1901 to 1907, and the Foundation’s continuing relationship with the institution. Support for this project honors Andrew Carnegie’s enduring commitment to education and helps ensure that these historic buildings continue to serve future generations of students and scholars.
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For support of the Martyrs Kirk Postgraduate Research Library and Special Collections Reading Room
Date
Dec. 10, 2015
Duration
36 months
Description
The collection at the newly renovated Martyrs’ Kirk Postgraduate Library and Special Collections Reading Room features hundreds of items, amassed over 600 years from a wide range of sources, including kings, clerics, and scholars. Students and academics from the United Kingdom and throughout the world depend on these significant works—Greek papyri, medieval illuminated manuscripts, early printed books, early print photographs, and the papers of celebrated writers and thinkers—for research and teaching. The Corporation’s centennial grant enabled the University of St. Andrews to make valuable additions to the library’s Special Collections and carry out much-needed conservation work. This grant will enable the library’s most experienced and qualified librarians and archivists to dedicate the majority of their time to preserving the Special Collections.
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For the Caine Prize and Workshops to develop talented African writers
Date
Sep. 17, 2015
Duration
36 months
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For support of the Martyrs Kirk Postgraduate Research Library and Special Collections Reading Room
Date
Sep. 17, 2015
Duration
36 months
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As a challenge grant for support of the preservation, conservation and purchase of books and materials in the newly renovated Martyrs' Kirk Postgraduate Library and Special Collections Reading Room
Date
Dec. 05, 2013
Duration
52 months
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For the Andrew Carnegie Lectures
Date
Sep. 12, 2013
Duration
181 months