X-Men star James McAvoy has partnered with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland to fund a ten year scholarship programme, which will enable young people to experience world class drama training at the Junior Conservatoire of Drama and Short Courses at RCS.

The fund will help those aged 25 and under who would otherwise be unable to afford tuition at the school. McAvoy, a graduate of the BA Acting programme at RCS, commented 'Drama breaks through barriers and it can give people the tools to walk into a room and express themselves. I really believe in that, it's why I believe drama should be taught in our state schools from an early age and it's why I am delighted to be part of creating the opportunity for young Scots to help them realise their potential through drama at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland'.