IIT Kanpur East Coast Chapter
Dr. Vijay K. StokesScholarship
Honouring a visionary educator and institution builder who helped shape IIT Kanpur in its formative years.
Honouring a visionary educator and institution builder who helped shape IIT Kanpur in its formative years.
About the Scholarship
The Dr. Vijay K. Stokes Scholarship has been established by the IIT Kanpur East Coast Chapter in honour of Dr. Vijay K. Stokes, a pioneering professor at IIT Kanpur whose vision, leadership, and contributions played a vital role in shaping the Institute during its formative years. The scholarship will support deserving students while carrying forward Dr. Stokes' vision of excellence in education.
A distinguished educator, academic leader, and innovator, Dr. Vijay K. Stokes believed in building institutions that empower future generations. His vision and commitment continue to resonate through the values and traditions of IIT Kanpur. This scholarship stands as a tribute to his remarkable legacy.
His Enduring Legacy
Significant contributor to what we now know as the iconic emblem that represents IIT Kanpur today
As President of the Students’ Gymkhana, his recommendations resulted in the Gymkhana President being an elected student, and in the creation of the Dean of Students Affairs position.
Among the pioneering faculty members who laid the foundations of science-based engineering curriculum at IIT Kanpur and led the development of the post graduate program at IIT Kanpur
Rejuvenated his family orchard in Himachal Pradesh to a world-class, science-based apple orchard. And studied and documented the local language, culture, and music and dance of the region.
Be a Part of His Legacy
Your contribution will empower talented students and keep alive the spirit of innovation and service that Dr. Stokes exemplified throughout his extraordinary life.
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