Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: Passion-based scholarship program for U.S. students aged 16–26 pursuing higher education.
Application Available: October 14, 2025
Deadline Date: January 6, 2025
Scholarship Details:
The Live Más Scholarship is designed for students who are pursuing higher education, preparing for the career world, or using their passion to make positive community impact
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a legal resident of the 50 U.S. states or D.C., or a dependent child of an active-duty U.S. military member.
- Must be at least 16 years old and no older than 26 years.
- Must be on track to apply for or currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary educational program (two-year, four-year, vocational-technical, trade school) in the U.S.
- Must show pa
Application Requirements:
Submit one (1) original response in ONE of the following formats:
- Video (in English; 30 seconds–2 minutes; ≤ 500 MB)
- Essay (in English; 250–500 words). You may include one photo that represents your passion.
Application Selection Based On:
- Passion: Applicant demonstrates a passion they want to pursue in life and explain the steps they are currently taking to pursue that passion and/or their plans to do so in the future.
- Social Impact: Applicant has a clear goal that they want to achieve to create positive change in their community and beyond and is committed to making it happen
- Personal Presentation: Applicant shares their personal story in an emotionally inspiring and authentic way.
- Educational Goals: Applicant shares their current educational plan (education program, college, or certificate/degree program) and explains how it will enable them to pursue their passion and create a positive impact.
Application Requirements: Video
Essay Details:
Your response should address: (1) your passion and how you are pursuing it, (2) the impact you hope to make, and (3) how you embody the spirit of Live Más in your everyday life.
Award Amount: $25,000
Website/URL: https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/?
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Email: LiveMasScholarship@tacobell.com
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
Must be submitted by January 6, 2026 (5:00 PM PST)
Additional Scholarship Information:
Application window: October 14, 2025 to January 6, 2026 (5:00 PM PST/ 8:00 PM EST)
Selection period: January 7, 2026 – April 21, 2026
Award notifications: On or about April 21, 2026
Filters:
Eligibility: U.S Citizen/Permanent Resident
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Student (9-11), High School Senior, College Student, Technical/Trade Student, Workforce
Institution Type: Trade/Technical Schools