2025 Primera Strong Scholarship

2025 Primera Strong Scholarship Application

Application Deadline - April 18th, 2025
The Primera Strong Scholarship has been established to honor and continue the legacy of our past Board Chairman, Michael Kropp whom we lost in December of 2021. His commitment to Primera and our industry will live on as we award the 4th year of the Primera Strong Scholarship in July of 2025.

The Primera Strong Scholarship is open to full-time employees of Primera Members (Distributor or Supplier) attending an accredited college.
- Primera Member Distributor employee
- Primera Member Distributor employee’s child
- Primera Member Distributor employee’s grandchild
- Primera Member Supplier employee
- Primera Member Supplier employee’s child
- Primera Member Supplier employee’s grandchild
Winners will be expected to attend Primera's Annual Conference in Tucson, Arizona on July 29th and 30th to accept the scholarship and address the Primera Membership. All winners will be notified on or before May 30th, 2025.

The Primera Strong Scholarship is awarded a one-time payment of $2,500, with the selection committee's discretion to increase as it sees fit. This is the 4th year that we will award the Primera Strong Scholarship, which includes:
- A check for $2,500 paid directly to the school/university
- Being featured on Primera's website and social media outlets as a Scholarship Winner
- Receiving travel and hotel expenses to Primera's Annual Meeting '25 in Tucson, Arizona July 29th.
To be considered for the scholarship, the student must:
- Be enrolled in a two-year or four-year accredited university during 2025-2026
- Be working on an associate or undergraduate degree
- Be the child/grandchild of a Primera Member Distributor or Member Supplier
To apply for the Primera Strong Scholarship, the student needs to:
- Write a cover letter requesting consideration for the scholarship and state what university he/she plans on attending
- Secure a letter of recommendation from the applicant's academic advisor; teacher, or employer and
- Complete the Primera Strong Scholarship Application Below:
All application materials (cover letter, letter(s) of recommendation, other materials you'd like to submit) should be attached to your online application.

The deadline to apply is April 18th, 2025.
I have read and understand the instructions.*

Yes
I understand that if I were to receive this scholarship, that I would be required to speak to the Primera Membership during the Primera Annual Meeting on July 29th and 30th in Tuscan, Arizona. (Expenses covered by Primera).*

Yes
If selected, you will be asked for documentation to support the data you provide. Likewise, all correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. So, please use proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation.
I. Personal Data:

Tell us about yourself
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Birthdate:*

MonthDayYear
Cell Number:*
E-mail :*
Where the confirmation will be send to
Relationship To Primera*
Primera Distributor / Supplier Company Name:
Primera Family Member*

First & Last NameRelationship (parent, grandparent, etc)
Optional Information: Information regarding gender, ethnic origin, and race are optional. The information is requested for post-scholarship report generation only and in no way affects your selection for college scholarship awards. However, providing this information may increase your opportunities for scholarships where the selection committee has asked that priority consideration be given to students meeting certain demographic criteria (such as minority status, parent's place of employment, area of study, etc.)
Gender:

MaleFemaleNonbinary
Are you a US citizen?

YesNo
Ethnic Origin:

HispanicNon-HispanicNot Indicated
Race? (Choose one or more):

American Indian or Alaskan Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific IslanderAsianBlack or African AmericanWhiteNot Indicated
Please check veteran status (Check all that apply)

VeteranChild of a VeteranGrandchild of a VeteranSpouse of a VeteranNone of the Above
Status at the time of application:

I will graduate in May 2025I will be an incoming freshman graduating high school prior to 2025I have attended college but have less than 32 college credit hoursI have attended college but have at least 32 or more college credit hoursI am a GED graduate with no college credit hours
Are you a first generation college student ?

Yes, I am the first among my parents or grandparents to attend college.No, either my parents or grandparents have attended college.
Expected Major Area of Study:
What is your Career Objective:

0/300
II. High School Information:
Are you or will you be a May 2025 High School graduate?

YesNo
High School Attended:
Year of High School Graduation or GED:
Most recent cumulative GPA:
High School activities, community activities, volunteer work, honors, offices held:
III. ACT / SAT Information (if applicable) :
Year you took the ACT / SAT:
ACT / SAT composite (overall) score?
ACT / SAT scores are not required for scholarship eligibility. However, providing an ACT / SAT score can increase the likelihood of your selection as compared to other candidates.
All scholarship applicants reporting an ACT / SAT score will be asked to provide official verification.
IV. For Transfer Students Only:
Most recent college attended and cumulative transfer GPA:
V. For Students Currently Enrolled In College:
Approximate credit hours completed by May 2025:
Current GPA:
School activities, honors, offices held, etc.:
VI. Extras:
Please check each of the qualifiers below that apply to you. This data may increase your likelihood of qualifying for selected scholarships. Please note, if you are awarded a scholarship based on any of these qualifiers, you will be asked to produce documentation verifying your unique eligibility.
Have you received a Kropp Strong Scholarship previously?

YesNo
Do you plan to complete your two-year degree?

YesNo
Do you plan to transfer to another college and complete a 4-year degree?

YesNo
Are you an Eagle Scout?

YesNo
Do you have a disability?

YesNo
Are you a GED recipient?

YesNo
Have you worked in the agronomics, turf or ornamental fields? (please provide detail)
Are you interested in and willing to major in agronomics or other turf and ornamental related majors?

YesNo
Will you be working while attending college?*

YesNo
If so, will you work:

Full-timePart-time
VII. Essay
Your essay should be 300-500 words. You should address in your essay: your college goals and choice of major, what you intend to do with your education, and why a scholarship is important to you. Include any academic and non-academic accomplishments, personal characteristics, or experiences that make you uniquely worthy of scholarship consideration.
Essay:

0/500
Please attach Cover Letter / Letters of Recommendation / other material You Wish to include as part of your application.

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VIII. Applicant's E-Signature
By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.
E-Signature:*
Primera is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education. Primera does not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other protected class.
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2025 Primera Strong Scholarship Application

I. Personal Data:

II. High School Information:

III. ACT / SAT Information (if applicable) :

IV. For Transfer Students Only:

V. For Students Currently Enrolled In College:

VI. Extras:

VII. Essay

VIII. Applicant's E-Signature