Undergraduate Courses » Undergraduate Scholarships and Prizes
I. College Scholarship
Scholars are elected annually in various subjects on the result of an examination held in March or April. In one of the most colourful events of the academic year, the names of those elected are formally announced by the Provost from the steps of the Examination Hall on the Monday of Trinity Week.
Scholars are entitled to free Commons (meals in the dining hall) and free rooms in College. They also receive an allowance and are exempt from paying fees.
Candidates must give notice of their intention to take the scholarship examination on the prescribed form, obtainable from the Senior Lecturer's Office, West Theatre, not later than February 1. The traditional time to sit the scholarship examination is in the Senior Freshman Year.
Subject to the approval of the Head of Department, students who achieve at least a II.1 in the Scholarship examination may be exempted from the end of year examination.
Further information may be found in the University Calendar, pp. T5-20.
II. Prizes
Several prizes are open specifically to students in our School, and are awarded annually provided that sufficient merit is shown. Full details of all prizes may be found in the University Calendar, pp. T26-28.
Junior Freshman
- The 1983 Prize in Biblical Greek
Awarded to the student who achieves the highest mark in Junior Freshman Year. Value:€76.18 per annum - The Carson Biblical Prize
Awarded in three parts to those in the Junior Freshman Year who perform best in biblical studies. Value: €634.87 (1st part), €507.90 (2nd part), €380.92 (3rd part).
Senior Freshman
- The Church Formularies Prize and Ryan Prize
Joint prize awarded to the Senior Freshman student who performs best in systematic theology. Value: €63.49. - The Elrington Prize
Awarded for the best essay on a set topic, which is announced on the first day of the Michaelmas term, written by a Senior Freshman student. Value: €634.87. - The Bishop Forster's Divinity Premium
Awarded in four parts, two first prizes and two second prizes, to those students who come first and second in biblical studies and to those who come first and second in theological studies in the Senior Freshman year. Value: first prize €761.84 each; second prize €380.92 each. - Lambert Prize
Awarded for the highest marks in the course "Greek Texts" in the Senior Freshman year. Value: €50.79. - Newport White Prize
Awarded to the student who achieves the second highest marks in the course "Greek Texts" in the Senior Freshman year. Value: €31.74.
- The John A. Boland Memorial Prize
Awarded for the best essay written on a theological subject by a Junior Sophister student. Preference may be given to an essay on an ecumenical or inter-faith topic. Value: £700 sterling.
This memorial prize has been established by alumni in honour of the late John Boland (LL.B., M.A., Barrister-at-Law, 1954), former Public Trustee, who founded the UK Trust (then called 'The London Trust for TCD') and who was a very loyal graduate serving Trinity in many capacities.
In 1956 John Boland entered the UK Public Trustee Office where he spent his entire legal career. In 1957 he was called to the English Bar (Middle Temple). Later, in 1967, he was also called to the Bar by King's Inns, Dublin. His intelligence and professional skill combined with his natural charm, courtesy and wit ensured success and in 1980 he was appointed Public Trustee, a position he held for 10 years. From 1987 to 1991 John also served as Accountant General of the Supreme Court.
In reflection of Mr. Boland's strong theological interests, the Prize will be disbursed in the form of an annual prize by The UK Trust for TCD.
The UK Trust for TCD
The Trust is a registered charity in the UK and is the primary means for UK based graduates to support Trinity. It is run by Trustees in a voluntary capacity all of whom are graduates. The Trust plays an important role in supporting projects in Trinity in areas that have included: student fellowships, drama studies and the Trinity Access Programmes.
- The Haddick Memorial Prize
Awarded for best showing in Hebrew in the Junior Sophister examination. Value: €190.46 - The Hincks Memorial Prize
Awarded for the best dissertation in Hebrew biblical studies written by a Junior Sophister student. Value: €380.92.
Senior Sophister
- The Robert King Memorial Prize in Ecclesiastical History
Awarded for the best dissertation on a theological subject in the Senior Sophister year. Value: €444.41. - Toplady Memorial Prize
Awarded for the best Senior Sophister dissertation in biblical studies. Value: €952.30.
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