2026 Scholarship awards
Awarded in Partnership with Global Furniture Group
Community Scholarships
The Centre for Consumer Products is committed to investing in the futures of students connected to our member community. We are proud to offer two scholarship opportunities to help support individuals pursuing post-secondary education.
Saul Feldberg Scholarship
It is with great pleasure that the Center for Consumer Products, in conjunction with Global Furniture Group, is pleased to offer a scholarship fund to honour one of Canada’s greatest innovators, leaders and teachers, — Mr. Saul Feldberg.
Beginning in 2024 and for each of the next four years, students connected to the office products industry will be selected to receive one of five, $1,000 awards in honour of Mr. Feldberg, who passed away January 2023 at the age of 87.
The Saul Feldberg Scholarships are available to students who are attending post-secondary studies, and who work for, or whose parent/guardian/grandparent works for a Center for Consumer Products member company that manufacturers or sells products in the Workplace/Office Products industry. The complete qualification criteria can be found in the Criteria and Guidelines below.
Vaughn Crofford Memorial Scholarship
The Centre for Consumer Products is proud to offer the Vaughn Crofford Memorial Scholarship in support of students pursuing post-secondary education. This scholarship is open to individuals who are currently employed by, or are the child or grandchild of an employee of, a Centre for Consumer Products member company.
Each year, two scholarships of $1,000 each are awarded to help recipients achieve their academic and career goals.
2026 Scholarship Applications
The 2026 Program will begin accepting applications in May with a submission deadline of July 31, 2026. Qualified applicants may enter either one or both scholarship opportunities.
In 2026, we will give away a total of 7 scholarships of $1,000 each consisting of 5 Saul Feldberg Scholarships (sponsored by Global Furniture) and 2 Vaughn Crofford Memorial Scholarships.
Questions?
Please ensure you read the full Criteria and Guidelines before applying for Center for Consumer Products Scholarships.
If you have any questions regarding our Scholarship Fund, you can email us at info@centerforconsumerproducts.com or call us at or 416-282-0022.
Eligibility & Guidelines
To be eligible for this scholarship you must:
Have worked for a period of at least six months in the previous 18 months or be a current employee of a Center for Consumer Products member company OR your parent/guardian or grandparent must be employed by a Center for Consumer Products member company
NOT be a previous recipient of either the Center for Consumer Products Scholarship, or COPA or CHPTA. Repeat winners are not permitted, however, if you applied and was not selected as a winner, you may reapply
Reside in Canada and be attending or enrolling in an approved Canadian college or university
Be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada (proof required, international students studying in Canada DO NOT qualify for the Center for Consumer Products Scholarship)
Have received a high school diploma within the last six years
First year applicants must have achieved an overall average of at least 75 percent in the final year of high school prior to graduation; upper year applicants must have earned at least 60 percent average in your previous term of college or university
Be enrolling in a university or college recognized by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (in the year of application), and must provide confirmation of your full-time admission prior to receiving the scholarship
Qualified applicants may apply to both scholarships, however may only win one.
Application Requirements
A completed application must consists of:
The application questionnaire
A letter of employment from your employer or your parent/grandparent/guardian’s employer verifying your connection to a Center for Consumer Products member company
Proof of your Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident status
A copy of your official transcript or final grades for the past academic year showin:
– First year applicants must have achieved an overall average of at least 75 percent in the final year of high school prior to graduation
– Upper year applicants must have earned at least 60 percent average in your previous term of college or university
First year students – A copy of your preliminary acceptance letter from college or university
Upper year students – A copy of your tuition invoice
Award Structure
The number of scholarships and award amounts available may vary each year based on donations and funds raised in the previous year and as determined by the Center for Consumer Products.
Applicants selected as winners will be notified by the end of August in the application year. While we appreciate everyone’s efforts in making submissions to the Center for Consumer Products Scholarship Fund, only the winners will be contacted.
Supporting Documents
These electronic documents must be attached to your online application submission. You will not be able to submit your application without attaching these documents.
An employment confirmation letter from your employer, or your parent/guardian or grandparent’s employer
A copy of your official transcript for your last academic year
A copy of your proof of Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residence status
If you are a first year student, a copy of your preliminary acceptance letter from the college or university you will be attending or, if you are an upper year student, a copy of your tuition invoice (if available)
Winner Selection Process
All qualifying applications that meet the minimum criteria will be placed in a ballot draw
Submission Procedure
The application form along with all supporting documents must be submitted online using the application form.
Contact us
Please direct inquiries regarding the Center of Consumer Products Scholarship programs to info@centerforconsumerproducts.com
Application Form
Important Note
Please read through the application Criteria and Guidelines before completing this application.
2026 Downloadable Posters
Our 2025 Saul Feldberg Scholarship Winners
SAM LANDON
Program: Business Administration
School Attending: Wilfred Laurier University
COPA Member Company: Conros
Parent/Guardian: Dara Speigel
My name is Sam Landon, I am a first year business student at Wilfrid Laurier University. I am from Toronto and have played soccer all my life. In the near future I hope to achieve a high gpa, at least a 10 on Lauriers 12 point scale. This will allow me to be considered for the co-op program. I also have been working on my applications for various business clubs at the school, these will help me to secure a better co-op placement when the time comes. Ultimately my goal is to graduate from Laurier and get a job in high finance.
Ryan Tran
Program: Computer Science
School Attending: University of Toronto
COPA Member Company: Global Upholstery
Parent/Guardian: Vi Can Tran
Ryan is an outgoing member of his school’s life and hopes to bring an air of inclusivity everywhere he goes. He served as his school’s audiovisual team’s president and valedictorian. He consistently achieved a high academic standard while balancing numerous extracurricular activities like sports, bands, and school-life clubs. He graduated as an Ontario scholar and was given 4 special awards for his academic and extracurricular commitments. Ryan is starting his first year at the University of Toronto, supported by the Saul Feldberg Memorial Fund, and hopes to one day land a job as a back-end software engineer.
Makenna Murtagh
Program: Bachelor of Arts Psychology
School Attending: Queens University
COPA Member Company: Genuine Supply Source
Parent/Guardian: Shane Murtagh
Hello! My name is Makenna Murtagh, I am 18 years old and currently in my first year at Queens University. I am studying Psychology through a Bachelors of Arts, in hopes to become a Sports Psychologist. Working with athletes is a big dream of mine since I have grown up playing sports and I’ve always been so interested in the mind. I eventually hope to open my own practice to help athletes work on their mentality in their sports!
Jada Wellon
Program: Biomedical Science B.Sc.
School Attending: Trent University
COPA Member Company: Staples Canada
Parent/Guardian: David Wellon
I’m Jada Wellon, a biomedical student at Trent University in Peterborough. I’ve always been drawn to science and how it connects to helping people in the real world. Studying biomedical science as my undergraduate is my first step towards becoming a dentist, a career where I can combine my love for science with caring for others. Eventually I want to become an orthodontist because I love working with kids and want to make a positive impact on their lives by building confidence through their health and smiles! Receiving this scholarship encourages me to keep working hard towards my goals and reminds me of more opportunities ahead.
Daniel Ruffolo
Program: Engineering Science
School Attending: University of Toronto
COPA Member Company: Global Furniture
Parent/Guardian: John Ruffolo
I am an outgoing, dedicated, and ambitious student currently enrolled in the Engineering Science program at the University of Toronto where I hope to explore my passions for aerospace, mechanical, and automotive engineering. In high school, I was heavily involved in mental health advocacy, as I was a cofounder and president of the mental health committee. I also enjoyed teaching younger generations the value of sports through my countless hours of being a mentor and volunteer coach for the City of Vaughan Hockey Association.
In the future, I hope to stay involved in sports and mental health initiatives as I build a successful and meaningful engineering career. As an engineer, my goal is to innovate and have my innovations foster a lasting and positive impact on society. I aim to one day use my engineering skills to help make the world a better place, by making life safer and easier to enjoy for all.