Are you passionate about Catholic Social Teaching (CST) and its application in solving today’s social challenges? The CREATE TX 2025 scholarships are now open! Six students from Central and Eastern Europe will be selected to participate in a 4-month, fully funded program at the Pontifical University of St Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) in Rome.
There are six scholarships open to students from Central and Eastern Europe, aged 22-40, who are passionate about Catholic Social Teaching (CST) and its application to social issues. Applicants should have a strong interest in understanding human dignity, solidarity, and subsidiarity, and must be motivated to use CST in addressing local challenges. The program is designed for individuals eager to expand their knowledge of CST and social sciences through a 4-month experience in Rome.The Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas, commonly known as the Angelicum, is a prestigious Dominican institution located in the heart of Rome, Italy. Founded in the 16th century, its roots trace back to the College of St. Thomas, established by Dominican Bishop Juan Solano. The university offers a wide range of programs in theology, philosophy, canon law, and social sciences, with courses available in both Italian and English.
Founded in 1577, Pontificia Università San Tommaso d'Aquino (Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Roma (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Lazio. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Congregation for Catholic Education, Vatican City State, Pontificia Università San Tommaso d'Aquino (PUST) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Pontificia Università San Tommaso d'Aquino (PUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 442 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Vatican higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.