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Tennant Funds Future Stars at Alma Mater
24 Mar
Summary
- David Tennant established a scholarship at his former drama school.
- The scholarship aims to assist young aspiring actors with funding.
- It supports students at both Junior and Undergraduate levels.
David Tennant, renowned for his roles in Doctor Who and Broadchurch, is giving back to his roots by establishing a scholarship at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS). This initiative, launched with his wife Georgia Moffett, aims to support prospective students who face financial challenges in pursuing their acting education.
The scholarship will provide crucial funding for youngsters aiming to study at the Junior Conservatoire and Undergraduate levels within the RCS's esteemed School of Stage and Screen. This generous act directly addresses the financial barriers that can prevent talented individuals from accessing arts training.
Tennant himself is an alumnus of the RCS, having studied drama there from 1988 to 1991 when it was known as the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. The conservatoire has expressed deep gratitude for their commitment to making arts education more accessible.
