Catholic Social Teaching Impact Competition
Innovate • Collaborate • Transform Society
Explore how Catholic Social Teaching principles inspire innovative solutions to societal challenges. This year, we’re addressing migration—developing pathways that assist migrants in securing dignified work to support themselves and their families.
What is the CST Impact Competition?
The CST Impact Competition empowers students to develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges grounded in Catholic Social Teaching principles. Collaborating with non-profits and mentors, students tackle an annual theme, engage with stakeholders, and pitch actionable solutions to a panel of judges.
Our Mission: To inspire a new generation of leaders who combine entrepreneurial thinking with CST values to address pressing social issues.
Why Participate in the CST Impact Competition?
Drive Real-World Change - Transform your innovative ideas into practical solutions that address pressing social challenges, guided by the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
Win Valuable Prizes - Compete for a $10,000 seed fund to turn your project into a reality, kickstarting your journey in social entrepreneurship.
Boost Your Career - Enhance your resume and attract future opportunities by showing prospective employers and schools your commitment to innovation and social good.
Ready to make a difference? Join us to challenge yourself, inspire change, and develop solutions that matter.
Who can Participate?
Open to undergraduate and graduate students from the University of Notre Dame. All majors are encouraged to apply, especially those passionate about impact and social innovation.
Register Now and start your journey to impact!
"In order to do good, we need memory, we need courage and we need creativity… Remember that the other is not a statistic or a number. The other has a face. The ‘you’ is always a real presence, a person to take care of." - Pope Francis
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