SAF Young Leader Award 2026
12 August 2026
Three students were awarded the SAF Young Leader Award (SYLA) 2026 for their academic excellence, leadership, and interest in defence-related issues. The award provides recipients opportunities to gain insights into MINDEF and the SAF.
We are delighted to announce that three of our students have been awarded the SAF Young Leader Award (SYLA) 2026.
The SYLA recognises outstanding students who have demonstrated strong academic performance, exemplary leadership in their co-curricular activities and a keen interest in defence-related issues.
Through the award, recipients are given opportunities to gain insights into the work of MINDEF and the SAF, while developing their leadership potential.
Left to right: Mr Ng Say Tiong, Mr Lee Peck Ping, Catherine Khoo Yuk See (25S6H), Elijah Christian Koh Zhi En (25A14), ME5 Lee Dao Ming, Colin Cheung Yu Hern (25S69), SLTC Maureen Long, Ms Deborah How Lai Yin
The recipients of the award are:
Catherine Khoo Yuk See, Class of 25S6H
Colin Cheung Yu Hern, Class of 25S69
Elijah Christian Koh Zhi En, Class of 25A14
We congratulate our award recipients on this meaningful achievement and commend them for their dedication, leadership and commitment to excellence.