Taco Bell Foundation awards $14.5M Live Más Scholarship to more than 1,500 students nationwide

The Taco Bell Foundation in Irvine, California, has awarded $14.5 million Live Más Scholarship grants to more than 1,500 recipients across the United States to support education and career pathways in fields ranging from healthcare and entrepreneurship to skilled trades and the arts. The multiyear ediucational support—funded through fan and franchisee donations—prioritizes passion over grades, offering renewals, mentorship, and career-building opportunities. The 2026 cycle drew a record 41,000 applications, nearly tripling participation year over year.