Live Mas Scholarship Program
Scholarship Sponsored by Taco Bell Foundation
We feed curiosity for the unconventional. We empower fearless dreamers and risk-takers to find their own paths by unlocking opportunities – whether in food, arts, the trades, entrepreneurship, and beyond.
Who is Eligible
The Live Más Scholarship Program is open to individuals who meet all of the following criteria:
New Applicants:
- Legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia (“D.C.”) located within the United States or D.C., or the dependent child of an active-duty member of the U.S. military,
- Between 16 and 26 years of age;
- On track to apply for (pending receipt of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent) or currently enrolled in an accredited post-high school/post-secondary program (two‑year, four‑year, vocational‑technical, or trade);
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
- Age limit does not apply for Renewal Applications
How to Apply
Submit one (1) original response in ONE of the following formats:
- Video (30 seconds–2 minutes), or
- Essay (250–500 words). You may include one photo that represents your passion.
New applicants: Your response should address: (1) your passion, why it matters to you, and how you’ve pursued it in the past 12 months, (2) a community that matters to you and an experience that has shaped who you are, and (3) the impact you’ve made or hope to make through your passion, education, or career, including a step you’ve taken or plan to take toward that change.
Renewal applicants: Your response should address: (1) how your passion has grown or changed since receiving your first Live Más Scholarship, including how you’ve continued pursuing it, (2) a community that matters to you and an experience that has shaped who you are or how you show up for others, (3) the impact you’ve made or hope to make through your passion, education, or career, including a specific step you’ve taken since receiving your first scholarship, and (4) how the Live Más Scholarship has supported your education, passion, or personal growth, including a specific example.
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