SIM CFL - Molly Mahoney RLF Scholarship

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Applications for the 2027

“Society for Information Management Molly Mahoney Leadership Scholarship”
A scholarship toward the cost of SIM Leadership Institutes Rising Leader Forum

Former Central Florida Chapter President, Molly Mahoney, of the Society for Information Management was a beloved leader, mentor, and champion of leadership development. As a Rising Leader Forum (RLF) graduate and longtime RLF facilitator, Molly dedicated countless hours to helping others discover their potential, strengthen their leadership capabilities, and grow both personally and professionally. Her influence extended far beyond our chapter, touching the lives of colleagues, emerging leaders, and members throughout the SIM community.

Molly’s leadership, generosity, and commitment to developing others left a lasting legacy that continues to inspire us today. In honor of her many contributions to SIM Central Florida, the SIM Leadership Institute, RLF, the national SIM organization and our community, SIM Central Florida proudly awards the Molly Mahoney Leadership Scholarship. This $3,100 scholarship helps support attendance at the Southeast Rising Leader Forum (SE RLF) and is awarded annually to an individual affiliated with SIM Central Florida who exemplifies leadership potential and a commitment to growth, service, and lifelong learning.

RLF and leadership development – top priorities for Molly Mahoney and SIM

RLF is a renowned signature offering of the SIM Leadership Institute, with 5,000+ graduates having completed this powerful, intensive leadership program since its inception in 1993.
Molly was a longtime RLF Facilitator and has always been a strong advocate for continuous lifelong leadership development.
Because Molly has mentored, coached, and improved the leadership capabilities of hundreds of women and men both during and after their Southeast RLF experience, SIM Central Florida is honored to offer this $3,100 scholarship in Molly’s name toward the 2027 SE RLF program for a SIM CFL stakeholder to benefit from the life-enriching RLF journey – just as Molly has.

The 2026 “SIM CFL Molly Mahoney Leadership Scholarship"

In December 2026, SIM Central Florida will award a $3,100 scholarship for an individual associated with SIM Central Florida to attend the 2026 SE RLF program. (This $3,100 will cover approximately one-half of the $6,100 cost of the 2027 SE RLF program.)
Candidates interested in utilizing this 2026 Scholarship must complete the information on this application. Applications will then be submitted for consideration care of Srini Calambakkam, chair of the SIM CFL Philanthropy Committee. If you have any questions about the scholarship or the process, please reach out to Srini at Srini.Calambakkam@simcfl.org.
The SIM CFL Philanthropy Committee will evaluate all applications against our defined metrics to award RLF scholarships. The deadline for entry is October 31, 2026.

Criteria for SIM Central Florida’s RLF Scholarship

Applicant must be an active SIM CFL member in good standing or belong to a company that has an active SIM CFL member in good standing.
Applicant should be a rising, high-potential professional.
Applicant is applying because their company cannot provide full funding to attend RLF.
Applicant agrees to participate in SIM and volunteer to support chapter activities.
Applicant is aware of the following: The 2027 RLF Session dates are scheduled for: TBD. All 2027 sessions will be held in downtown St. Petersburg, FL.

What the Scholarship Covers

The $3,100 SIM Central Florida scholarship will apply toward the program fee cost for the 2027 Southeast RLF. (RLF registration cost associated with the SIM Central Florida chapter scholarship is the non-profit rate of $7,100 less a SIM member discount of $500 and an additional “early bird” discount of $500; for a total program fee cost of $6,100.)

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RLF and leadership development – top priorities for Molly Mahoney and SIM

The 2026 “SIM CFL Molly Mahoney Leadership Scholarship"

Criteria for SIM Central Florida’s RLF Scholarship

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