Stokes Award
The Darrell Stokes award recognizes a Biology major who has made significant contributions to the Department of Biology and the broader Emory Community.
Department of Biology Award given in honor of Darrell Stokes
This award recognizes significant contributions to the Department of Biology and the broader Emory Community. The Darrell Stokes Award is a $500 award given to one senior, graduating Biology major who has contributed to both the Department of Biology and the Emory community. This student shows excellent academics, is creative, and has shown leadership in the department.
Applications are due in March. Exact dates change each year but have recently been early March.
To apply, send the following to Malia Escobar at malia.escobar@emory.edu
- A 1-2 page essay about your contribution to Emory (academic or non-academic).
- Unofficial transcript.
- Letter of support (from a faculty member).
- Any other material you feel will help your application.
The award winner is announced at the Biology Undergraduate Research Symposium Rhodes Keynote Lecture in April.
2026 Stokes Award Recipient

Andrew Jung
2025 Stokes Award Recipient

Sarah Forsstrom
The 2025 award went to Sarah Forsstrom.
| Sarah Forsstrom | 2025 |
| Jack Lin | 2024 |
| Zee Kwong | 2023 |
| Uma Alappan | 2022 |
| Amulya Marellapudi | 2021 |
| Arthur Menezes | 2020 |
| Stefan Farrugia | 2019 |
| Michelle Skelton | 2018 |
Joan Shang | 2017 |
Ryan Sutherland | 2016 |
Gregory Paul Fricker | 2015 |
Julia Ann Laudick | 2014 |
Kiefer Daniel Hock | 2013 |
Yan Chen | 2012 |
Christopher Jackson | 2011 |
Shahein Holmes Tajmir | 2010 |
Alexandra Kamins | 2009 |
Bhavya Sharad Doshi | 2008 |