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.