The Lee Kuan Yew Award for Mathematics and Science for polytechnics is awarded to the top Technology or Computer Science graduates in each of the polytechnics. This Award is funded by an honorarium that the late founding Prime Minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew received from various speaking engagements and funds raised from a special edition of his memoirs. The Award was first presented at the 1993 Temasek Polytechnic graduation ceremony.
The Lee Foundation Award is awarded to the top non-Science and Technology graduates. The Lee Foundation has sponsored the awards in honour of Mr Lee Kong Chian, a prominent businessman and philanthropist, who established the Lee Foundation in 1952 to aid the advancement of education and help the poor, among others.
In 1994, the Tay Eng Soon Scholarship Fund was established in memory of the late Senior Minister of State for Education, Dr Tay Eng Soon, who played a pivotal role in the development of polytechnic and technical education. From the fund, the Tay Eng Soon Gold Medal is awarded annually to outstanding graduates from each of the polytechnics, who graduated from the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) prior to their studies at the polytechnic. The Medal was first presented at the 1995 Temasek Polytechnic graduation ceremony.
The Pan Pacific Award for All-Round Excellence gives commendation and recognition to graduates who excel in their studies and has outstanding co-curricular activities achievements / contributions in areas of Arts, Sports, Community Service, Clubs etc. The Award is sponsored by Pan Pacific Hotels Group, a global hospitality company that owns and/or manages hotels, resorts and serviced suites across three brands – Pan Pacific, PARKROYAL COLLECTION, and PARKROYAL in more than 30 cities across Asia Pacific, North America and Europe.
The Ngee Ann Kongsi Most Outstanding Overcomer Award gives recognition to a graduate who has demonstrated strong perseverance in overcoming the odds and setbacks in life to complete the course of study with good academic records, and is exemplary in his or her conduct. It is named after the renowned charitable foundation, The Ngee Ann Kongsi, in honour of its generous contribution to TP.
Note: All award winners will be announced at a closer date.
