2022 Couch Oil Cares Scholarship Program

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Deadline to apply is May 27, 2022!

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The Couch Oil Cares Scholarship

Central to Couch Oil Cares is the Couch Oil Cares Scholarship program. Each year, Couch Oil teams up with the Durham Bulls to offer six $1,000 college scholarships to deserving high school students who reside in our service area.

A Look at the 2021 Awards Night

2021 Couch Oil Cares Scholarship Winners

Saleana Zheng

High School: Jordan High School, Durham, NC

County: Durham County

College/University: UNC-Chapel Hill

Intended Major: Business Administration

Nathaniel Kolk-Tomberlin

High School/Hometown: Apex High School, Apex, NC

County: Wake County

College/University: NC State

Intended Major: Political Science (major), Nutrition (minor)

Evan Powell

High School: Eastern Alamance High School, Mebane, NC

County: Alamance County

College/University: UNC-Pembroke

Intended Major: Biology (leading to physical therapy degree)

Eiha Patnaik

High School/Hometown: Middle Creek High School, Apex, NC

County: Wake County

College/University: Dartmouth College

Intended Major: Environmental Studies

Obeize Udemadu

High School: JD Clement Early College High School, Durham, NC

County: Durham County

College/University: NC A&T State University

Intended Major: Computer Science (major), Business (minor)

Omari Hennix-Vail

High School/Hometown: Cummings High School, Burlington, NC

County: Alamance County

College/University: UNC-Pembroke

Intended Major: Business (major), Sports Medicine (minor)

Scholarship Information

The application period window for the 2022 Couch Oil Cares Scholarship has closed.

You may email any scholarship questions to scholarship@couchoilcompany.com.

We wish all seniors the best as they graduate from high school and enter college in the fall.

Helpful Tips Before Applying

Before you apply, hear some advice from two of our prior scholarship recipients.

2022 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

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First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone

Address

City

State

Zip Code

County of Residence

Date of Birth

Year of High School Graduation

High School Name

Weighted GPA (9-12)

Intended College/Community College

Intended Major

Intended Minor (if applicable)

How Did You Hear About this Scholarship?

Parent/Guardian Name

Parent/Guardian Phone

Parent/Guardian Email

Essay Question #1 (500 Word Limit) – Answer the following: (a) How will a college degree help you to achieve your future goals? (b) What makes you a good candidate for this scholarship?

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Essay Question #2 (500 Word Limit) – Share some personal information about yourself. You may include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) A life event that has shaped you as a person (b) One example of community service involvement (c) Your biggest weakness and steps you’ve taken to overcome it (d) Something learned from someone who is very different from you

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Please upload resume of Honors, Achievements, and Extracurricular Activities in grades 9-12, including leadership experience.

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Please upload one letter of recommendation from a high school teacher/counselor/advisor (those who completed high school before 2022 must submit one letter from employer or community leader.) Please note – if your recommender prefers to send this separately, request document to be emailed to scholarship@couchoilcompany.com.

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Please upload any other supporting documents or letters that may enhance your application.

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Please upload your high school transcript from grades 9-12 here. Please note – if your school does not allow you to have access to your own transcripts, request that they be sent to scholarship@couchoilcompany.com.

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Please upload one letter of acceptance to your intended college/community college.

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By submitting this application, you grant Couch Oil Company and the Durham Bulls Baseball Club permission to use your image in print and/or digital media.

** Please review all responses prior to submitting.

** Please email us at scholarship@couchoilcompany.com if you are having trouble submitting your application.