Walk the Live Más Live Purple Carpet with Live Más Scholars
If you’re a fan of Taco Bell, then you have already heard about Live Más LIVE, and are probably counting the days until you get to dig into that Poblano Rolled Quesadilla. For those that are just learning about Live Más LIVE – earlier this month Taco Bell hosted the ultimate fan experience where they…
The Magic of Mentorship
At the Taco Bell Foundation (TBF), we live by the “beyond the check” mentality. While providing financial support to fuel pathways to higher education is an essential piece of what we do, that only scratches the surface of the Live Más Scholarship’s impact. Mentorship and connections are the secret sauce that truly help young people…
Where Are They Now? Three Stories of Success from Live Más Scholars
With a community nearly 3,000 scholars, the Live Más Scholarship (LMS) offers it’s recipients so much more than financial support. The benefits expand beyond the check, opening doors to new friendships, new knowledge and new opportunities. Take it from these three talented scholars, who were spotlighted in the “Where Are They Now?” series in partnership…
Igniting Potential Together: Inside Live Más Scholarship Regionals 2024
One of the best perks of the Live Más Scholarship (LMS) is its vast scholar community, which means scholars are never far from their fellow LMS-recipients. This past fall, the Taco Bell Foundation brought the coast-to-coast community to life by hosting LMS Regionals in Irvine, California, and Nashville, Tennessee. Forty-five attendees enjoyed two unforgettable…
Where Are They Now? Live Más Scholar Mitch Holson Shares the Power of Photography
From the day our scholars receive their first check to their first big career move and beyond, the Live Más Scholar community is here to support. For our final installment of the “Where Are They Now?” series in partnership with Upworthy, we are spotlighting 2016 Live Más Scholar, Mitch Holson. Mitch’s has a passion for…
Where Are They Now? Live Más Scholar Miles Spearman on Finding his Sound and Community
Live Más Scholars hail from every corner of life, each with their own unique story. But there’s one thing they all share: an abundance of talent. Check out the second installment of the Taco Bell Foundation’s “Where Are They Now?” series, showcasing how the Live Más Scholarship (LMS) has propelled one scholar’s musical and…
Where Are They Now? Live Más Scholar Heidi Estrada’s Journey to Legal Advocacy
With nearly 3,000 recipients and over $50 million in scholarship funds awarded since 2015, the Live Más Scholarship’s (LMS) impact on students extends far beyond financial support. When you consider the difference these students have made in their local communities because of the scholarship, the value is immeasurable. To showcase this impact, the Taco…
Team Member Scholar Spotlight: Aaron Pitt Jr.
Our Live Más Scholars sure know how to inspire and motivate anyone to find their passion. This is especially true of our Team Member Scholars – who are a pillar in our Live Más community AND in our Taco Bell restaurants around the nation. We got a chance to sit down with Aaron Pitt Jr.,…
Live Más Scholarship – Application Now Open!
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 19, 2024 – The Taco Bell Foundation is excited to announce the 10th annual opening of the Live Más Scholarship application. In 2025, the Foundation will be distributing up to $14 million to fuel the future for passionate students aged 16 to 26, a significant increase from the $10 million awarded last year. Open to Taco…
Connecting Passion and Purpose: Inside Summer of Connection 2024
The Live Más Scholarship is more than a check– it’s a community. This summer, over 350 Live Más Scholars from all over the country, including 40 Taco Bell restaurant team members, assembled in San Diego for the Taco Bell Foundation’s annual Summer of Connection. At the event, scholars learned essential skills and built connections…