SIM Fairfield-Westchester Outreach

For FWSIM members and their university-enrolled children: We're proud to announce the Rino Nori University Scholarship, offering a $2,500 award to support studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math. This exclusive opportunity is part of our ongoing commitment to foster academic excellence and nurture the next generation in technology and related fields. As a benefit to our members and their families, this scholarship not only provides financial assistance but also celebrates the dedication and potential of young minds embarking on a journey in these pivotal disciplines. 

For FWSIM members and their university-enrolled children: Fairfield/Westchester Society for Information Management (FWSIM) is once again sponsoring our annual Rino Nori University Scholarship with the winner receiving a $2500 award toward their further education in STEM or related fields. 

Established in 2014, this scholarship underscores FWSIM’s commitment to academic excellence and to investing in future leaders in technology and related fields. Offered as a benefit to our members and their families, the program combines financial support with recognition of students who show exceptional dedication and potential.

We encourage all eligible members and their university-enrolled children to apply.

Eligibility and Application Information

Award Amount:$2,500 (one-time award)

Submission Deadline: January 31, 2026 EST

Notification: March or April 2026

Eligibility Criteria – all criteria below must be met:

• FWSIM Member in good standing or their child (no AR balances)
• Actively enrolled college student (p/t or f/t) having:

o  achieved at least 45 total college credits

o  Intending to pursue their first bachelor’s degree in a STEM or related field.

• Applicant must not have won this “FWSIM” award

Submission Requirements– All qualifying submissions must have the following three components:

• Application: Completed application CLICK HERE
• Transcript: Legible and complete copy of college transcript as of December 31, 2025 showing a cumulative GPA and credit completion
• Essay: Attachment of 1,000–2,000 word essay on topic:
  “Future-Ready Careers: Technological change is reshaping how work is done across nearly every field, often faster than education systems can adapt. Reflect on how this reality is shaping the way you approach learning and preparation for your future career. Consider how modern digital tools influence how you study, practice, and solve problems, and how you ensure these tools deepen understanding rather than shortcut learning. Identify one well-reasoned prediction about how technology will change work in your chosen field, and reflect on how you are preparing for both the opportunities and the unintended consequences that change may bring. "

All three required components must be emailed to our scholarship committee at scholarship@fwsim.org within the submission timeframe listed above, with a cc to the sponsoring FWSIM member. 

Applicants will receive an email confirmation within 2 business days of successful submission. If a confirmation is not received, please reply promptly to verify receipt.

Selection Process

FWSIM members will evaluate and rank the essays; the award will be based upon GPA (on a 4.0 basis) and essay ranking. In case of a tie, the award will be shared among the winners.

Questions: Please reach out to ou scholarship committee at scholarship@fwsim.org with any questions.

FWSIM Rino Nori $2,500 High School Scholarship Submission Invitation – DUE Friday, July 31st at Midnight!

Dear FWSIM Members, 

Do you have a student who has just completed 11th or 12th grade and is preparing to pursue higher education?

FWSIM is pleased to once again offer the annual Rino Nori High School Scholarship. One recipient will receive a $2,500 award to support their education at an accredited college or university.

The scholarship is an important FWSIM member benefit and reflects our commitment to encouraging the next generation’s interest and engagement in STEM, technology, and our profession.

Detailed application instructions and frequently asked questions are provided below.

Award Amount: The recipient will receive a one-time scholarship award of $2,500.

Submission Period: Applications must be received between July 1 and July 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

Notification: All applicants will be notified of the results in early October. A broader announcement will follow shortly thereafter.

Eligibility: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be the child of a current FWSIM member in good standing, with no outstanding accounts receivable balance

• Have completed 11th or 12th grade during the year of the award

• Be planning to attend an institution of higher education where the scholarship funds will be used

• Not have previously received the FWSIM Rino Nori High School Scholarship

Required Submission Materials: Each qualifying submission must include all three of the following components:

1. Application: A completed application, available here.

2. Transcript: A legible and complete copy of the applicant’s high school transcript for the full academic year, including GPA. If the school uses a grading scale other than 0–100, A–F, or 0–4.0, please include an explanation of the grading system and, if available, the school’s official grading methodology.

3. Essay: An original essay of 1,000–2,000 words addressing the following topic:

“FWSIM seeks to support students who will use STEM to create meaningful impact. Identify a problem affecting your school or community, explain why it matters, and describe how STEM could help address it. Discuss how your experiences and interests have prepared you to contribute to this type of problem-solving in the future. You may write about a problem you have already helped solve or an opportunity you believe STEM could help address.”

Submission Instructions: Email all three required components within the submission period to our scholarship committee at scholarship@fwsim.org. Please copy the sponsoring FWSIM member on the submission email.

Submission Confirmation: Applicants should receive an email confirming receipt of their submission. If a confirmation is not received, please contact Anna or Stephanie as soon as possible to ensure the application was not blocked by a spam or other email filter.

Selection Process: FWSIM members will evaluate and rank the essays. The final selection will be based on the applicant’s GPA and essay ranking. In the event of a tie, the award may be shared among the winning applicants.

Questions: Please contact our scholarship committee at scholarship@fwsim.org 

We look forward to recognizing another outstanding student and supporting their continued education.

Best,
Anna Ransley

Chair, Scholarships