Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship Opening Soon

About This Scholarship

The Live Más Scholarship deliberately ignores GPA, test scores, and transcripts. Applicants aged 16 to 26 submit either a 30-second-to-2-minute video or a 250-500 word written response (photo optional) about their passion, the impact they want to make, and how they embody an unconventional path to their goals. The Taco Bell Foundation — the chain's nonprofit arm, founded in 1992 — funds the most compelling stories, and both Taco Bell restaurant employees and non-employees are welcome.

The 2026 cycle was the program's biggest yet: $14.5 million awarded across more than 1,500 scholarships of $5,000, $10,000, or $25,000, drawn from over 41,000 applications — nearly triple the prior year, and roughly a 1-in-27 hit rate. About 60% of awards went to returning scholars, since winners can reapply to renew up to three times (age limits don't apply to renewals). Scholars also join a 3,000-plus community with mentors, career connections, and resources.

Funds cover tuition, required fees, books, and course-specific supplies only. The most recent window ran October 14 to January 6, with winners notified in late April.

Eligibility

• Ages 16 to 26 (new applicants); legal U.S. resident
• High school seniors on track for a diploma or GED are eligible
• Enrolling in an accredited post-secondary program
• No GPA or test-score requirement

How To Apply

• Apply online during the window (last cycle: October 14 to January 6, 5pm PST)
• Submit either a 30-second-to-2-minute video or a 250-500 word written answer to three passion-focused questions
• Winners are notified in the spring (around April 21 last cycle)

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