Becoming a Live Más Scholar means joining a community of 3,000+ young people chasing their passions. Think mentors, career connections, resources, and opportunities that have a lasting impact on your future.
Scholarship Details
- Application Method: Submit a video (30 seconds to 2 minutes) detailing your passion, its pursuit, and its potential impact
- Video Content: Explain how you are pursuing or plan to pursue your passion and how it can positively impact society
- Video Format: Can be a short film, animation, or testimonial recorded on any MP4-enabled device
- Application Evaluation: Evaluated on demonstrated passion, potential social impact, personal presentation, and alignment with educational goals
- Program Scope: Provides financial support along with ongoing collaboration and networking opportunities
- Renewal Program: Available to past recipients who submit a 2-minute video showing how they have furthered their passion
- Total Award Amount: $14.5 million in scholarships
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C., or dependent children of active-duty U.S. military members
- Aged between 16 and 26 years
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary program (including two- and four-year colleges, universities, vocational-technical, and trade schools)
- Must be in good academic standing
- Willing to collaborate with the Taco Bell Foundation’s Scholarship Management Company throughout the process
Application Process
- Create a video (2 minutes or less) addressing:
- Your passion and how you are currently or planning to pursue it
- Your plans for using your passion to positively impact your community, country, or the world
- Your educational plan and how it will aid in pursuing your passion and creating a positive impact
- Follow the instructions to enter your information and upload your video through the official application portal
Live Más means embracing an unconventional path to your goals – defying the norm, turning curiosity into bold action that lifts others while staying true to who you are. Tell us your story in a way that’s authentic and connect how your education or goals fuel your passion.
