The Couch Oil Cares Scholarship Program was established in 2015 in an effort to help defray the rising costs of higher education. Now in its twelfth year, Couch Oil Company is teaming up with the Durham Bulls to award scholarships to six deserving students. This $2,000 scholarship is available to students who have been accepted into a two- or four-year accredited college and reside in a 16-county area surrounding the Triangle.

Last year’s winners:

Jakari Bain – Cary High School – Greensboro College
Lauren Godrey – Harnett Central High School – North Carolina State University
Adamarys Gurrola Avalos – Eastern Alamance High School – Wake Tech Community College
Mihaad Omer – Triangle Math and Science Academy – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Cristian Montesinos Melara – Durham School of the Arts – North Carolina State University
Jaden Sanders – East Wake High School – Washington University in St. Louis

“Couch Oil Company is pleased to be a sponsoring partner with the Durham Bulls this season,” said Steve Couch, President of Couch Oil Company. “To make this endeavor complete, we offer the Couch Oil Cares Scholarship to benefit families in our community.”

The Bulls share in Couch Oil Company’s vision to aid deserving high school students with aspirations of attending college.

“Our flagship community programs focus on improving the lives of children in our community,” said Durham Bulls General Manager, Chrystal Rowe. “We are thrilled to partner with Couch Oil on this endeavor to give students an opportunity to reach for higher education.”

Couch Oil Company, a family-owned and operated Durham-based company, specializes in propane, gasoline, premium diesel, lubricants, and fuel quality/tank cleaning. Fireplace and patio solutions are also available at its Couch & Co. Fireplace and Patio location in Durham.

To apply for this scholarship, please click below or visit couchoilcares.org/scholarship

The application deadline is May 1, 2026.