Live Mas Scholarship Program
Scholarship Sponsored by Taco Bell Foundation
The Live Más Scholarship Program is exclusively available to individuals who satisfy the following requirements:
The applicant must be a lawful resident of any of the 50 states in the United States or the District of Columbia (“D.C.”), or a dependent child of an active U.S. military member. The age of the applicant should be at least 16 but not more than 26 years.
The applicant must be currently attending an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the United States or D.C. This includes accredited two- and four-year colleges, universities, vocational-technical, and trade schools, and the applicant must be in good academic standing.
The applicant must be prepared to collaborate with the Taco Bell Foundation’s Scholarship Management Company throughout the application and award process.
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Refer to the Terms & Conditions for comprehensive details.
Application Procedure
Submit a video of 2 minutes or less that addresses the following queries:
- What is your passion and how are you currently pursuing it or planning to pursue it?
- How do you intend to use your passion to improve your community, country, and/or world, etc.?
- What is your educational plan (educational program, college, or certificate/degree program) and how will it assist you in pursuing your passion and making a positive impact?
After creating your video, visit our website during the application period and click on “Apply.” Follow the on-screen prompts to enter your details and upload your video.
For assistance with the application, email our scholarship management company at tacobell@mykaleidoscope.com.
Our Scholarship Awards
In 2025, the Taco Bell Foundation plans to distribute up to $14 million in Live Más Scholarships, with up to $4 million earmarked for our program for Taco Bell restaurant employees.
Application and Selection Timeline
There will be one application, selection, and award cycle annually. Here are the key dates:
- Application window: November 1, 2024 to 5:00 p.m. PST on January 8, 2025
- Selection phase: January 9, 2025 to April 23, 2025
- Notification phase: Awardees will be informed on or around April 28, 2025