NYP students win the Lee Hsien Loong Award for the fourth consecutive year!
Presented to the most outstanding polytechnic graduate from the graduating cohort, this prestigious award honours excellence in academics, community impact, and a strong spirit of innovation and enterprise. We're proud of you, #NYPfam!

Mohammed Aizam Bin Abd Rahman
Diploma in Business Management,
Class of 2022

Alex Chien Jun Hao
Diploma in Information Technology,
Class of 2023

Goh Jun Hao
Diploma in Biomedical Engineering,
Class of 2024

Rohan Senthil
Diploma in Cybersecurity & Forensics, Class of 2025

Rohan Senthil
Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics, Class of 2025
Rohan co-founded Virage, an AI-powered scam simulation platform adopted by government agencies – and won the Lee Hsien Loong Interactive Digital Media Award. He also led NYP’s Technopreneurship Club to incubate four startups, and mentored peers and seniors in digital safety.
"My NYP experience reaffirmed my passion for Technology and Cybersecurity. It taught me the value of independent learning and time management. I had many opportunities for real-world industry experiences, which allowed me to develop the necessary professional skills."
Rohan also received:
- Ngee Ann Kongsi Award for All-Round Achievement 2025
- Lee Kuan Yew Award for Mathematics and Science 2025
- Lee Hsien Loong Interactive Digital Media Award 2025
- CSIT Gold Medal

Goh Jun Hao
Diploma in Biomedical Engineering, Class of 2024
Jun Hao co-developed an AI system to detect falls in the elderly (which won the Lee Hsien Loong Interactive Digital Media Award), led the engineering student club, achieved a near-perfect GPA, and gave back through tutoring and tech-driven volunteer work.
"Besides giving me a robust foundation academically, NYP has strongly supported me in balancing between personal growth, academic achievement, and the pursuit of entrepreneurial ventures, all while keeping community service at the heart of my endeavours."
Jun Hao also received:
- Ngee Ann Kongsi Award for All-Round Achievement 2024
- Lee Kuan Yew Award for Mathematics and Science 2024
- Lee Hsien Loong Interactive Digital Media Award 2024
- Leedon Tech Silver Medal

Alex Chien Jun Hao
Diploma in Information Technology, Class of 2023
Alex founded Singapore’s first AI interest group among polytechnics, leading it from 30 to 150 members over three years. He created beginner-friendly AI learning experiences that made complex concepts accessible to his peers.
“Looking back, NYP gave me the space to dream big and the support to make those dreams real – from starting Singapore’s first polytechnic AI interest group to representing the country in international competitions. It was more than just school; it was a launchpad.”
Alex also received:
- Lee Kuan Yew Award for Mathematics and Science 2023
- Accenture Silver Medal
- SCS Award for Outstanding Project Work
- Calyon Creativity Award

Mohammed Aizam Bin Abd Rahman
Diploma in Business Management, Class of 2022
Public Service Commission (PSC) Scholar pursuing Liberal Arts at Northwestern University, USA
Aizam led NYP’s Community Service Club to run 11 impactful projects – including senior befriending and food donation drives – while maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA and winning international business competitions.
"I had multiple opportunities during my time at NYP to meet and interact with people beyond Singapore, through exchanges, competitions, and classroom settings. My lecturers also inspired me to look beyond, and that the world is truly my oyster. I was constantly learning from their ability to connect current developments in the world to the things we learnt."
Aizam also received:
- Tay Eng Soon ITE Upgrader Award 2022
- Mapletree Gold Medal