Joy Thomas Prize

Joy Thomas Prize

Overview: Annual award recognizing exceptional female students in STEM fields, particularly those who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in competitive entrance examinations and scientific competitions.

Geographic Scope

• Primary: India
• Focus: Female top-ranked students in All-India Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced

Eligibility

• Female students who are top-ranked in JEE Advanced
• Excellence in STEM fields
• Participation in international science competitions (e.g., International Chemistry Olympiad, European Girl's Mathematics Olympiad)
• Currently enrolled or pursuing studies at premier technical institutions (IIT institutions)

Award Purpose

• Recognizes and celebrates outstanding female STEM students
• Provides platform for inspiration and mentoring
• Honors women breaking barriers in STEM

Prize Components

• Recognition and award ceremony
• Invitation to webinar and networking events
• Mentoring opportunities

Past Winners

• 2024: Naga Bhavya Sree Nayakanti (JEE Advanced 2023, AIR 56; IIT Bombay CS&E)
• 2023: Tanishka Kabra (JEE Advanced 2022, AIR 16; IIT Bombay)
• 2022: Kavya Chopra (JEE Advanced 2021 Top Female; IIT Delhi CSE)

Focus Areas

• Women in STEM
• Recognition of academic excellence
• Inspiration and mentoring for young women in technical fields

Contact Information

• Address: 28037 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
• Phone: 408-216-7025
• Email: info@joythomasfoundation.org
• Website: joythomasfoundation.org