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List of Scholars of Trinity College, Dublin

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List of Scholars of Trinity College, Dublin

This is a list of notable individuals elected as Scholars of Trinity College, Dublin. Foundation Scholarship ("Schols") examinations have been held at Trinity since its establishment in 1592; the scholarship is awarded to those who achieve a first class honours in searching supplementary examinations held the week before Hilary term begins. Typically less than 1% of the undergraduate population is awarded the scholarship. Benefits include waived fees, rooms in college and dining rights at Commons. The subject and year of scholarship are included in brackets after each awardee's name.

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Broadcasting and Journalism

  • James David Bourchier (Classics, 1871), Balkans correspondent for the The Times, advisor to Tzar Ferdinand of Bulgaria.
  • Douglas Gageby (Modern Languages, 1940), editor of the Irish Times.
  • Sports

  • Hugo MacNeill (Economic and Social Studies, 1979), former Irish rugby international and British and Irish Lions player.
  • References

    List of Scholars of Trinity College, Dublin Wikipedia