The Taco Bell Foundation is breaking down barriers to educate and inspire the next generation of leaders. You can also help students get involved by applying for Taco Bell Live Más scholarships. With up to $25,000 in scholarships available, please spread the word about this great program. 😍
Students between the ages of 16 and 26 can apply for scholarships to be used at two- and four-year colleges, vocational-technical schools, and trade schools. Helps cover eligible education expenses such as tuition and books.
The best part? Applying is super easy! Students submit a two-minute video that can be filmed directly on a smartphone or tablet. No essay or GPA required! 👏 Please apply by January 8, 2025.
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The Taco Bell Foundation has donated more than $14 million.
Last year, the Taco Bell Foundation awarded more than $10 million in scholarships. Now, they’re raising even more money for a total of $14 million in prize money.
Learn more about this scholarship and find ideas to get started in your classroom below.
What is the Taco Bell Foundation LiveMath Scholarship?
The Taco Bell Foundation is dedicated to empowering students to pursue their passions and create positive change. The Live Más Scholarship awards students annually with funds to support their pursuit of higher education. Since 2015, the program has been an ongoing partner to students across the country, helping them expand their horizons.
Who is eligible to apply?
Students between the ages of 16 and 26 can apply. You must reside in the United States to apply or enroll in an accredited post-high school/post-secondary educational program (including accredited two-year and four-year colleges, trade schools, and vocational schools).
What is the application process?
Students submit an original two-minute video that talks about their passion. You can easily do this by just recording from your smartphone or tablet. No essay or GPA information is required.
All they have to do is answer the following questions on video.
What inspires you and how are you currently pursuing your passion? Why is this passion important to you and how does it motivate you to make a difference? How do you put your passion into action to make a difference? How can your academic program help you pursue your passion and create a positive impact in the world?
Ideas to get started in your classroom
1. Make it a fun writing assignment.
Ask students to explore their passion and write about it. Questions to consider include: What am I passionate about? What do I love to do to positively impact my community? What do I strongly believe in and stand for? Answering these questions , students will be able to submit their applications. Simply record a 2-minute video explaining the passion you’ve already written about.
2. Learn video skills.
Introduce your students to free platforms like Canva and Adobe Express where they can start learning about creating and editing videos. Have your students record a video about their passion. You can then test your video skills by editing video segments and adding special effects. These additions are not required at all to submit an application, but they can be a great way to help students learn new skills along the way.
3. Work with your application during downtime.
Can we have 10 more minutes at the end of class? Introduce your students to the Taco Bell Foundation LiveMath Scholarship! Use the extra time in class so they can brainstorm ideas for their application video. It would also be a good idea to introduce it in the homeroom or study room where high school students have plenty of time to work.
4. Explore careers related to your passion.
Do you have career research classes? Or is it a class that encourages students to think about their future? Ask high school students to brainstorm what they’re truly passionate about and connect that passion to a potential career. This is a great activity to get students thinking about their future while gathering information that will help them submit a video for this scholarship opportunity.
Video shooting tips:
Video length must be a minimum of 30 seconds and a maximum of 2 minutes. Use your time wisely! Stay away from visible logos in the background or on clothing during the shoot. Do not include copyrighted music. Keep it all your own! Don’t include other people in your videos. The most important thing is to have fun and be yourself.
