Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship 2027 Opens Applications
The Taco Bell Foundation's 12th annual Live Más Scholarship is now accepting applications, offering over $13 million in awards of up to $25,000 for students aged 16 to 26, with a deadline of January 5, 2027.
Applications for the Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship 2027 are now open. The Taco Bell Foundation is offering more than $13 million in its 12th annual program for students aged 16 to 26, with a final deadline of Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
Who can apply and how
Anyone between the ages of 16 and 26 who is a legal U.S. resident can apply. Eligible individuals must be applying to or enrolled in an accredited post-high-school program. Both Taco Bell fans and Taco Bell team members are encouraged to apply. No GPA or SAT score is required.
Applicants must submit either a two-minute video or a 250-500-word essay. The submission should focus on their passions, the community that has shaped them, and the impact they strive to make.
Awards and renewal
Individual awards are available in three amounts. Scholarships can be renewed up to three times, and no GPA or test scores are needed to apply or to renew. In 2025, more than 95% of eligible scholars who applied for renewal received continued support.
| Award Amount | Renewal Potential |
|---|---|
| $5,000 | Up to three times |
| $10,000 | Up to three times |
| $25,000 | Up to three times |
How to enter and what happens next
All applications must be submitted online through the official portal. The final deadline for all entries is January 5, 2027. Winners of the Live Más Scholarship will be announced in the spring of 2027.
A legacy of support
Since its launch in 2015, the Live Más Scholarship program has awarded more than $78 million. This funding has helped thousands of recipients across all 50 states. The foundation's executive director, Morgan Tabor, stated that a student's path to success is theirs to define.
The foundation is funded in part by Taco Bell customers. Fans can round up their orders to donate, with the average 2025 round-up being 43 cents. These small donations raised more than $51 million last year.
Recent scholarship activity includes CEO Sean Tresvant surprising a Los Angeles team member, Jose Q., with a $25,000 award, making him the first recipient of the 2027 class. A four-time scholar, Jamie M., recently designed a custom Taco Bell crewneck with guidance from fashion designer Willy Chavarria. Readers are encouraged to submit their application before the January 5, 2027 deadline.
