Taco Bell Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity that empowers the next generation to pursue their passions by breaking down barriers to education and providing resources to help young people chase their boldest ambitions. Since 1992, the Taco Bell Foundation has reached more than 13 million young people across the country and has awarded more than $278 million in grants and scholarships, focused on education and career readiness. For more information about the Taco Bell Foundation, visit www.tacobellfoundation.org.
Live Más Scholarship 2027
Description
Deadline: January 5, 2027 at 5:00 PM PT
The Live Más Scholarship is designed for students ages 16-26 who are pursuing higher education, preparing for the workforce, and using their passion to make positive change.
The Live Más Scholarship provides more than just funding: scholars gain access to mentorship, career-building resources, and a community that helps them turn ambition into lifelong opportunity.
No GPA. No test scores. No recommendations. Video or short essay—your choice.
Who can apply
Age: 16 - 26 as of the deadline (Jan 5, 2027, 5:00 PM PT).
Residency: Legal resident of the 50 U.S. states or D.C.
Education: Intent to apply, applying to, or enrolled in an accredited 2- or 4-year college, trade, vocational, or technical program.
Taco Bell Employees & non-employees: both welcome
See Terms & Conditions for complete eligibility and rules.
Renewal / Returning scholars:
You can renew up to three (3) times while eligible.
Renewal is not automatic – re-apply with your invitation code
Renewal award amounts may differ
See Terms & Conditions for complete eligibility and rules.
Selection Process
How we evaluate your application
Applications are evaluated holistically using human review, automated or AI-assisted evaluation tools, or a combination of these methods. AI-assisted tools will not serve as the sole basis for final scholarship recipient selections. Our criteria include:
Passion
We want to know what drives you! Every passion has the potential to make a meaningful impact, whether it’s in food, dance, technology, art, or even supporting others. Tell us:
What your passion is and a specific moment that showed you why it matters to you.
One thing you did in the past 12 months to pursue your passion.
What you did and what you learned from that experience.
Community
We want to know about a community that matters to you! Tell us about an experience in that community that helped shape who you are. Share:
A specific experience you had in a community that matters to you.
How that experience changed the way you think, what you value, or who you are.
Impact
How have you turned your passion into action, or how do you hope to? We want to know who or what you've already helped or hope to make a difference for through your passion, education, or career. Show us:
Who or what you've helped or hope to help.
The change you've made or hope to make.
One step you've taken or can take to make that goal real.
Financial Need
For new applicants, financial need is also considered to help ensure awards reach those who would benefit most.
The Live Más Scholarship Program seeks to support young people who demonstrate a range of passions and goals. Final selections are holistic and may balance multiple factors across the applicant pool. See the Terms & Conditions for complete details and rules.
Not sure what your passion is? No worries! Check out the resources linked here to help you discover and cultivate it.
Need help?
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