Established more than 50 years ago by the WSA (formerly known as IOPFDA) and supported entirely through individual and member contributions, the annual scholarship program started with a US$5,000 donation and has now awarded more than $2.8 million in scholarships to deserving families of office products and office furniture dealers.
Scholarship applications are ranked by independent awards management firm Kaleidoscope with the final recipients confirmed by a panel of WSA board members.
Applicants are scored for their academic success along with their outside interests, extracurricular activities, community services, and financial needs. Any person who is an employee or related to an employee of a WSA member firm may apply.
WSA membership status will be verified, and candidates must have graduated from high school or its equivalent before July 1 of the year in which they would use the scholarship. Candidates must have an academic record sufficient to be accepted by an accredited college, junior college, or technical institute.
Established more than 50 years ago by the WSA, the annual scholarship program has awarded nearly $3 million in scholarships to deserving families of office products and office furniture dealers and is supported entirely through individual and member contributions.
“WSA is very proud to announce this year’s class of scholarship recipients,” said WSA President Charlie Kennedy. “Each recipient has demonstrated outstanding academic achievements, remarkable leadership qualities, and unwavering motivation. We are happy to support the continuing educational journey of our industry’s next generation of professionals.”
The top five students will receive the following scholarship awards:
Recipient Name
Member Organization
Makayla Levy ($7,000 scholarship)
Office Express Inc.
Justin Fry ($6,000 scholarship)
Guernsey Inc.
Natalie Kilpatrick ($5,000 scholarship)
S.P. Richards Co.
Maya Drozd ($4,000 scholarship)
Essendant
Aimeé Vega ($3,000 scholarship)
Essendant
The following student will receive a $3,000 George A. Thompson Award:
The annual award, named in memory of George A. Thompson, is presented to an exceptional applicant who not only excels academically but also dedicates their time and effort to community service and assisting those in need.
Recipient Name
Member Organization
Allie Loftin
Workplace Solutions Barefield
The following students will receive a $2,000 scholarship award!
Recipient Name
Member Organization
Henry Clark
Innovative Office Solutions
Sutton Clayton
Kennedy Office
Robert Elm
Eakes Office Solutions
Keira Fitzgerald
Newtown Office Supply
William Hunsinger
CMF Business Supplies
Mya Johnson
Kennedy Office Supply
Makenna Kilpatrick
S.P. Richards
Lexi Nichols
Innovative Office Solutions
Aspen Thede
Storey Kenworthy
Emily Wham
Greenville Office Supply
Clara Young
On Time Supplies
The WSA educational scholarship committee and the WSA commend all the winners for their remarkable achievements and look forward to witnessing their continued growth and success. These talented individuals serve as inspirations to future generations, embodying the spirit of excellence, compassion, and leadership.
Chaired by esteemed Workplace Solutions Association, Powered by ISSA board member Robin King, former owner of Schwegman Office Supply, the committee has awarded a grand total of US$40,000 to commendable students pursuing their higher education.
“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to these exceptional students for their well-deserved scholarship awards,” expressed Charlie Kennedy, President of WSA. “Each recipient has demonstrated outstanding academic achievements, remarkable leadership qualities, and unwavering motivation. We take great pride in supporting their educational journey and wish them immense success in all their future endeavors.”
The following students will receive the following scholarship awards:
Recipient Name
Member Organization
Carolyn Wei ($6,000 scholarship)
Essendant
Madeline Brown ($5,000 scholarship)
S.P. Richards
Raynor Singleton ($4,000 scholarship)
Kennedy Office Supply
Madison Litzinger ($3,000 scholarship)
McCartneys
The following student will receive a $3,000 George A. Thompson Award:
The annual award, named in memory of George A. Thompson, is presented to an exceptional applicant who not only excels academically but also dedicates their time and effort to community service and assisting those in need.
Recipient Name
Member Organization
Abigail Benson
Bluefin Office Group
The following students will receive a $2,000 scholarship award!
Recipient Name
Member Organization
Sophia Bettinger
Cartridge Savers Inc.,
Savannah Brosius
Guernsey, Inc.
Kara Dix
Storey Kenworthy
Rachel Gauthier
Sayes Office Supply
Julian Hisarza
The Weeks Lerman Group
Samuel King
Kennedy Office Supply
Ally Lance
FSIoffice- Asheville
Maria Sickmeier
Complete Printer Source
Patrick Spencer
Dawkins Office Supply & Equipment Co., Inc.
Tyler Summerville
TheOfficePlace.com
The IOPFDA educational scholarship committee and the WSA commends all the winners for their remarkable achievements and looks forward to witnessing their continued growth and success. These talented individuals serve as inspirations to future generations, embodying the spirit of excellence, compassion, and leadership.
The IOPFDA Scholarship Committee released the names of the students who will be receiving 2022 scholarships from the organization.
Chaired by IOPFDA board member Robin King of Schwegman’s in Batesville, Arkansas the IOPFDA Scholarship Committee, was pleased to award $41,000 to students in the U.S.
Charlie Kennedy, President of the IOPFDA board added “we are proud to recognize and support these students and their families. We wish them much success and happiness in their future endeavors.”
The following students will receive the following scholarship awards:
Recipient Name
Member Organization
Alex Vockrodt ($5,000 scholarship)
Office Peeps
Jennifer Mays ($4,000 scholarship)
Howard D. Happy Company
Jayden Yazzie ($3,000 scholarship)
Butler's Office Equipment and Supply Inc.
Jacie Stone ($2,000 scholarship)
iCopy LLC/DBA iOffice
The following student will receive a $3,000 George A. Thompson Award:
The annual award, named in memory of George A. Thompson, is presented to an exceptional applicant who not only excels academically but also dedicates their time and effort to community service and assisting those in need.
Recipient Name
Member Organization
Isabel Elimu
Essendant
The following students will receive a $1,000 scholarship award!
Recipient Name
Member Organization
Taylor Alton
The Paper Clip
Mackenzie Anderson
Walker's Office Supplies
Jackson Bilbro
Carolina Office Supply & Furniture
Madison Bors
Warrens Office Supplies
Noah Collins
Essendant
Abbie Dicken
Smead Manufacturing
Kael Estes
Coastal Office Solutions
AJ Ewing
COE Distributing
Reagan Fries
Eakes Office Solutions
Kendall Gillespie
Kennedy Office
Elsa Johnson
Kennedy Office
Rebecca Kaye
Weeks Lerman
Madeline May
Essendant
Em McCollum
Essendant
Dillon McKinney
Eakes Office Solutions
Amanda Medina
Essendant
Ashley Nierman
Eakes Office Solutions
Ray Nierman
Eakes Office Solutions
Taylor Phillips
Essendant
Colton Porter
Porter's Office Products
Dylan Robinson
Essendant
Logan Salcido
Stinson's Stationers
Nehal Sharma
Essendant
Tyler Sickmeier
Complete Printer Source, Inc.
Brittani Wellen
Essendant
