The American Theatre Wing announced yesterday that its Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative is launching its first annual application period for partial university scholarships.

Through these scholarships, supported by The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation, the American Theatre Wing aims to provide opportunities for those wishing to study theatre or musical theatre, regardless of their economic background. Lord Lloyd Webber commented 'I have always been a passionate supporter of young talent. It is crucial that proper training is available for the performers of the future and it fills me with great joy that my foundation can help in this way'. More information about the scholarship can be viewed at http://americantheatrewing.org/program/the-andrew-lloyd-webber-initiative/.