Scholarship and Endowment Bestowal Function 2026
| Marking a day of inspiration and academic pride, the annual Vidya Foundation Scholarship and Endowment Distribution Ceremony was grandly organized at the college auditorium to reward student achievements and empower deserving youth through financial assistance. |
| The ceremony began on a serene note with an uplifting prayer offered by Mr. Ganga Chethikattil (Trustee, VICT). Delivering the welocme address, Dr. Sunitha C (Principal) highlighted the institution’s steadfast commitment to nurturing talent. Mr. Gireesh Kumar Malattiri (Chairman, VICT) then delivered the presidential address. Mr. Gireesh emphasized the vision of the Vidya International Charitable Trust (VICT) in making quality education accessible. Following a formal introduction of the chief guest by Mr. Thilakan K K (Vice Chairman,VICT) the auspicious lighting of the lamp ceremony took place to mark the official inauguration. The Chief Guest, Dr. A. V. Anoop (eminent industrialist and CEO and Managing Director, AVA Group of Companies), delivered an inspiring inaugural address focusing on education as a tool for social transformation, which was accompanied by a short biographical video showcasing his impactful achievements. emphasized that students should first focus on becoming financially independent. Once they are financially stable, they should contribute to society by supporting social causes and helping deserving students achieve their educational goals. He explained that true success lies not only in personal achievements but also in giving back to society.The book ‘U-Turn’, written by Dr. A. V. Anoop, was officially handed over to Dr Sunitha by the author |
| Mr. Vidyasagar V V (Convenor, Scholarship Committee) provided a comprehensive overview of the various endowment schemes and Vidya scholarships. Highlighting the profound social impact of the trust’s initiatives, a distinguished panel of guests including Er. PK Asokan (Chief Patron, VICT), Mr. Raju Karunakaran (EC Member, VICT),Mr. Prakash Nadesan (Former EC Member, VICT) and Ms. Swapna Ramachandran (President, Velur Grama Panchayath) offered their felicitations. |
| In a bid to foster a scientific temper among school students, scholarships were awarded to the winners of the joint initiative conducted across schools in Thrissur district by Vidya Social Empowerment Center (VSEC) –an initiative of Vidya International Charitable Trust (VICT). |
| Alongside this, scholarships under ‘ROOTS’—a comprehensive scholarship scheme initiated by the alumni of the Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) department—were presented to deserving students who had successfully qualified and secured admission to Vidya’s Electrical program. The scholarship was presented by Dr Sudha Balagopalan (Fromer Dean-Academics) and Mr. Sachin Sudheesh (2018-22 batch, EEE Dept). |
| The event also witnessed the distribution of the prestigious Vidya Foundation Scholarships and various Endowment Awards to deserving recipients. Vidya Foundation Scholarship was distributed to the meritorious student |
| Furthermore, a scholarship fund of Rs 5 Lakhs, set aside by Vidya Alumni Association (2010-14 Batch) as part of their corporate social responsibility initiative, was also distributed to eligible student during the ceremony. The scholarship fund was formally handed over by batch representatives Ms. Varsha (2010-14 ECE Batch) and Ms. Heera (2010-14 ECE Batch), who attended the campus program on behalf of their batch mates.The contribution was gracefully received by Dr. Sunitha alongside Ms Fetsy K Francis (AVA Secretary & Asst Prof – Sr Grade, ECE Dept) . Ms Vasrha addressed the gathering and shared her experiences as a previous recipient of the scholarship award |
| The prestigious Sunny Diamonds Outsparkle Award was presented to Ima T S (2022-2, CSE Dept) by Mr. Bobby Kollanur (Learning and Development, Sunny Diamonds, Kochi) along with the Principal. |
| The core segment of the ceremony witnessed the enthusiastic distribution of awards, including Adding further tribute to the event, several faculty members and well-wishers of Vidya instituted endowments in the names of their loved ones to reward university examination toppers. The memorial awards distributed on the occasion included the Prof. Ashita T.A. Memorial Award (instituted by Mr. Anoop A.M.), the Gokul Memorial Award (instituted by Mr. Raveendran), the Ms. Mamatha Memorial Award (instituted by Mr. E.A. Ramachandran), and the Prof. Maya B. Memorial Award (instituted by Mr. Krishnakumar). Additionally, endowments sponsored by Mr. Biju P.V. (Asso Prof , ME Dept) and Dr. C. Justin Jose (Adjunct Faculty, CE Dept) were also presented. |
| Mr K K Thilakan (Vice Chairman, VICT),Mr. Raju Karunakaran (EC Member, VICT), Mr Suresh Lal (Executive Director VICT), Adv. P N Unnirajan (Director–Administration, VICT), Mr Er. G Mohanachandran (Honorary Advisor), Mr C R Unnikrishnan (Scholarship Committee Convener, VICT), Mr E G Asokan (Trustee Co-ordinator, VICT) and Dr Sunitha C (Principal), Mr Prakash Nadesan (former Executive Committee Member,VICT),awarded scholarships to the meritorious students. also presented the scholarships.The memorable event concluded successfully with a formal vote of thanks proposed by Dr. Vinila M ( HoD of EEE Dept) |
| The successful conduct of Scholarship 2026 stands as a reflection of the shared vision, dedication, and collaborative efforts of Vidya Academy of Science and Technology, supported by the constant encouragement and patronage of the VICT.The successful conduct of Scholarship 2026 was made possible under the esteemed patronage and guidance of Mr. Gireesh Kumar Malattiri, Chairman, VICT),Mr. Suresh Lal (Executive Director, VICT) Dr. Shalij P. R. (Director – Academics) and Adv. P. N. Unnirajan, IPS (Retd.)(Director-Administration, VICT) and Dr Sunitha C (Principal) |
| Dr. Vinila M (HoD of EEE Dept) and Dr. Mary P Varghese (Prof,EEE Dept) serving as Conveners, provided effective academic leadership and ensured the smooth coordination and management of the various organizational responsibilities associated with the programme. Ms. Lasitha Mohandas (Asst Prof ,EEE Dept) served as the Co-ordinator and contributed to the efficient execution of the programme through dedicated planning and coordination.The programme proceedings were managed and anchored by Ms. Akhila R. (Asst Prof – Sr Grade, EEE Dept).Sreyas Linith (S7, CSE Dept), Sooraj Sunilkumar T (S7, CSE Dept), Shafna Nezrien, (S7, AIML Dept) and Chanjal Chandran (S7, CSE Dept) played a significant role as volunteers, contributing immensely with their time, effort, and support |
| The Media Team, including Muhamed Shahbin (S3, AIML Dept), Shabeer P B (S3, AIML Dept) , Edwin C T (S7, EEE Dept) and Ashin Shaju (S7, EEE Dept) played an essential role in documenting and showcasing the event. Their meticulous planning, technical expertise, and creative approach ensured comprehensive coverage of the programme activities.The final edited video covering the entire function by Muhamed Shahbin (S3, AIML Dept) turned out very well and received an excellent response. |
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