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Scholarships and Awards
Since its foundation in 1592, Trinity College has sought to assist
students of limited means. Although financial assistance is not
normally given to first-year students, there are exhibitions that
you may be entitled to. For students in later years provision is
made through the Financial Assistance Committee. You should
consult your tutor when you come to Trinity College for more
information.
Entrance Exhibitions
Entrance Exhibitions are awarded to Junior Freshmen (first year)
new entrants provided that sufficient merit is shown in public
examination results. Each exhibition is in the form of a book
prize worth €300 over two years. Exhibitioners and their parents/
guardians are invited to attend a ceremony during their first term.
The schools in which exhibitioners received their post-primary
education are informed.
Sizarships
Sizars are Entrance Exhibitioners of limited means who have
Commons (evening meal) free of charge. Application to be
considered for the award of a sizarship should be made to the
Admissions Office on or before 1 October of the year of entry.
Application details are available at
Sizarships are normally tenable
for the first two years of an undergraduate course.
Foundation scholarships
Students in the Senior Freshman (second) year may compete for
a foundation scholarship. Up to seventy foundation scholars are
elected annually on the basis of performance in the scholarship
examination, which is usually held in the week before the start
of the second term. Foundation scholars are entitled to certain
privileges, which include having their course fees paid by the
College (non-EU students pay EU fees), Commons (evening
meal) free and an entitlement to College rooms free of charge
during the academic year. Foundation scholarships are normally
held for a term of five years.
Sport scholarships
Every year sports scholarships are awarded to sportsmen and
sportswomen of national/international standard who come to
study and compete for Trinity College. The scholarships provide
the following benefits:
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Financial grant.
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Physiological assessment/fitness testing and follow-up
training.
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Workshops to include Nutrition, Psychology etc.
Scholarships are open to all sports and are tenable for one year,
however, they may be renewed (on a yearly basis) for up to four
additional years. Application forms may be downloaded from the
website listed below. The closing date for applications is Friday
5th July 2013.
For a full list of current sports scholars and further details,
eligibility and how to apply please contact the Department
of Sport:
Tel: +353 1 896 1502
E-mail:
Website:
School prizes
Prizes are available to students from the following schools: the
Abbey School, Tipperary; Portora Royal School, Enniskillen;
Mount Temple Comprehensive, Dublin; St. Andrew’s College,
Booterstown and Alexandra School, Dublin. A booklet setting out
all the awards available in Trinity College may be obtained from
the Admissions Office, Trinity College, Dublin 2.
Tel: +353 1 896 4444, E-mail:
Scholarships and Awards
