A promising undergraduate student from Trinidad and Tobago has earned a prestigious institutional honor, claiming the 2025–2026 Sinnette-Nguyen Scholarship for her combination of top academic standing and deep commitment to community service at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Global Campus.
Per an official statement released by the UWI Global Campus, Yamine Trotman, a Bachelor of Science candidate majoring in Social Work, emerged victorious from a highly competitive selection process. The scholarship was created specifically to support Trinidad and Tobago nationals pursuing undergraduate degrees at the UWI Global Campus, with eligibility criteria centered on both strong academic results and proven, meaningful community impact.
Trotman’s profile stood out to selection committees for her exceptional leadership and sustained service work, most notably founding Healed Me, Healing You Ministry, a philanthropic organization focused on delivering accessible mental health support to women across local communities. Beyond her community advocacy, she also holds a formal student leadership role as Vice President for Programming and Voluntarism with the UWI Student Today Alumni Tomorrow (STAT) Global Campus Corps.
The scholarship itself was founded by Tisha Sinnette-Nguyen, a donor based in Massachusetts, United States, as a lasting tribute to her late parents Nelson Sinnette and Yvonne Sinnette. In sharing her motivation for creating the award, Sinnette-Nguyen emphasized that her parents prioritized education as a transformative force for individual and community change. “It is both an honour and a privilege to continue their legacy by awarding this scholarship to a deserving recipient who reflects their values—demonstrating grit, perseverance, and resilience in the face of challenges,” she said.
Leadership at the UWI Global Campus has voiced deep gratitude for Sinnette-Nguyen’s continued philanthropic contribution, noting that her commitment opens new educational pathways for high-achieving, service-oriented students across Trinidad and Tobago, and works to expand equitable access to higher education for local learners.
Dr. Francis O. Severin, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the UWI Global Campus, extended public praise to both Trotman and Sinnette-Nguyen in the statement. “Ms. Yamine Trotman needs to be celebrated, and I am grateful to Mrs. Tisha Sinnette-Nguyen, a good friend of the Global Campus, for recognising Yamine in that regard,” Dr. Severin said. He added that Trotman’s work serves as a model for other students, highlighting her grassroots public activism, strong community spirit, and initiative to launch a targeted mental health resource for women—a service that addresses an urgent, unmet need in many communities. “I wish her absolute success as she strives to be the best social worker that she can be,” he added.
The official release confirmed that Trotman’s track record of achievement, lifelong commitment to community service, and professional aspirations align perfectly with the core mission and goals of the Sinnette-Nguyen Scholarship programme. University leadership formally congratulated Trotman on the award, extending well wishes for her continued academic success and future career in social work.