Taco Bell Foundation, Inc.:

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WHAT:

    

No longer just an opportunity for academic scholars and athletes, the Taco Bell Foundation plans to award 220 scholarships to recipients who represent the next generation of innovators, creators and dreamers. This is for the “other kid” whose passion, creativity and curiosity may just be what changes the world. The scholarships, which range from $2,500 to $25,000 each, are intended to help America’s teens and young adults find their place in the world, explore their passions and realize their full potential.

 
Scholarship awards can be used for any accredited post-high school/post-secondary educational programs (including accredited two- and four-year college, universities, vocational-technical and trade schools) for tuition, required fees, books and/or course specific supplies.
 

WHY:

 Every day, Taco Bell serves and supports millions of teens – as customers, team members and friends. In many ways, young adults represent the heart and soul of the brand and Taco Bell believes they deserve the chance to dream big and have someone invest in those dreams.
 

WHO:

Individuals between the ages of 16 and 24 years, and a legal resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. For complete eligibility requirements, visit www.livemasscholarship.com/.

 

WHEN:

 Submissions for the first phase of scholarships are due January 31, 2016, 11:59 pm PST. 60 second anthem video spots calling for participation have been playing during select NCAA College Football Playoffs up through the National Championship on January 11, 2016.
 

HOW:

Create and submit a two minute video sharing your dreams and talents at www.livemasscholarship.com/.

 

The Live Más Scholarship is funded by the Taco Bell Foundation with support from Taco Bell Corp.

For additional information please go to www.livemasscholarship.com, and for interview requests or specific questions please contact Liz Foster.

About Taco Bell Foundation

Taco Bell Foundation, Inc. is a not for profit 501(c) (3) public benefit corporation committed to inspiring and enabling America’s young adults to reach their full potential and provides programs, partnerships and direct financial assistance through high school graduation and beyond. Since 1992, the Foundation has awarded more than $75 million in grants and scholarships to support more than 5 million young people across 600 teen-serving organizations and about 1,700 high schools in the U.S. through customer, franchisee, employee and vendor-partner donations. For more information visit tacobellfoundation.org.