Thomistic Institute Study Abroad Program

Spring Semester 2026 Application

Due Date: August 15

A complete application includes:

• This form

• A personal statement (upload below)

  1-3 pages in length, double-spaced. This statement should discuss:

  • Why are you interested in the study abroad program?

  • What is your interest in the ancient and medieval Roman intellectual tradition? What is your interest in the thought of Thomas Aquinas?

  • What previous Thomistic Institute activities and programs have you participated in (if any)?

• A résumé (upload below)

• Unofficial academic transcript (upload below)

• Two letters of recommendation. These should be sent by the recommenders themselves, directly to Dr. Rebecca Marisseau at rmarisseau@dhs.edu.

  Tip: At least one of these letters should be written by a professor who is familiar with your academic work. Some applicants elect for the second recommendation to be written by someone outside of their school who can speak to their personal qualities, while others ask another professor to write the second letter. Both approaches are correct.

Optional: If you wish to apply for a TI need- or merit-based scholarship, the scholarship application must be completed and submitted with the general application by the August 15 deadline. You can find the application form here. Please read the instructions carefully, and note that if you are applying for a need-based scholarship, then a portion of the application must be filled out by a financial aid officer at your home university.

Any questions concerning the program or application process may be directed to Dr. Rebecca Marisseau at rmarisseau@dhs.edu.