Scholarships in the US | Taco Bell offers up to $25,000: Can Mexicans apply?

Taco Bell, the famous United States fast-food chain, is offering more than 13 million dollars in scholarships for young people between the ages of 16 and 26.

To request this financial aid, no specific academic grade point average or test results are required. What are the requirements and how can you apply? We tell you here.

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What is the Taco Bell scholarship about?

The Live Más Scholarship Program, from the Taco Bell Foundation, is aimed at youth aged 16 to 26 "who are pursuing higher education, preparing to enter the workforce, and using their passion to create positive change," according to the official website.

This program offers not only financial support but also "access to mentorship programs, professional development resources, and a community that helps them turn their ambition into a lifelong opportunity."

What requirements must I meet to apply for the Taco Bell scholarship?

If you wish to apply for one of the Taco Bell scholarships, you must meet the following requirements:

• Tener entre 16 y 26 años.
• Ser residente legal en Estados Unidos o ser hijo a cargo de un miembro en servicio activo de las Fuerzas Armadas de Estados Unidos.
• Estar en proceso de postulación a un programa de educación superior (a la espera de recibir un diploma de preparatoria o su equivalente GED) o estar actualmente inscrito en un programa acreditado de educación superior o postsecundaria, ya sea de dos o cuatro años, vocacional, técnico o profesional.

How do I apply for the Taco Bell scholarship?

To apply for one of the Live Más Scholarship Program scholarships, you have two options:

1. Video: Con una duración de entre 30 segundos y 2 minutos.
2. Ensayo: Con una extensión de entre 250 y 500 palabras.

What should your video or essay include?

According to the program's official website, these are the points you must address:

• Tu pasión, por qué es importante para ti y cómo la has cultivado durante los últimos 12 meses.
• Una comunidad que te importe y una experiencia que haya moldeado quién eres.
• El impacto que has generado o esperas generar a través de tu pasión, educación o carrera, incluyendo un paso que hayas dado o planees dar para lograr ese cambio.

When is the deadline to apply for the Taco Bell scholarship?

The call for the 2026-2027 Taco Bell scholarships will be open from October 13, 2026, to January 5, 2027, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST).

How much money does the Taco Bell scholarship offer?

The Live Más Scholarship Program offers scholarships in the following amounts:

• 5,000 dólares.
• 10,000 dólares.
• 25,000 dólares.

Can I apply for the Taco Bell scholarship if I am Mexican?

Yes, Mexicans can apply for one of the Taco Bell scholarships as long as they are legal residents of the United States and meet the other program requirements.

For more information, visit the official website of the Live Más Scholarship Program.