Meet Our Scholars

Live Más Scholar Listed in Forbes 30 Under 30

Meet Mato Standing Soldier. South Dakota Native, Live Más Scholarship recipient from 2016 to 2019, Film and TV Composer, and one of the latest young people to make the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Mato’s passion for music and entertainment began at a young age. Growing up, he did everything within his power to ensure…

Meet the 2022 Live Más Scholarship Recipients

Defining What It Means to be a Woman in STEM

Live Más Scholar Julia Carlin shares how she’s fighting for women’s equality in the Veterinary Medicine field

Pianist Finds Community through Live Más Scholarship

$50,000 Awarded to Future Educators Around the Country

Thanks to the College Football Playoff Foundation, 50 Live Más Scholars with a passion for education received additional scholarship funds to pursue their educational goals.

Celebrating Uniqueness in Art

Live Más Scholar Arin Goldsmith shares her artistic journey and how she embraced her uniqueness to find her niche.

Meet our 2020 Live Más Scholarship Recipients

In 2020, the Taco Bell Foundation is awarding 450+ new and renewal recipients with nearly $1.9 million in scholarships. Read more about 10 of our newest Passioneers and how they are impacting their communities.

Meet the 2020 Recipients of the Live Más Scholarship for Restaurant Employees

In 2020, the Taco Bell Foundation is awarding 157 Taco Bell Team Members with more than $1.1 million in scholarships. Learn more about 10 Team Members who are pursuing their passions and inspiring others.

Nash C.

Meet Nash, the photojournalist.

Jazmine M.

Meet Jazmine, future international hospitality professional.

Meet our Future Educators

In honor of American Education Week, we’re celebrating three Live Más Scholars who are changing the world as educators.

From Tacos to Tokyo: Hannah Whitaker’s Story

Meet Hannah, future international english teacher.

James H.

Meet James, future news anchor.

Michelle H.

Meet Michelle, the STEM educator.

Tatianna M.

Meet Tatianna, the fashion designer.

Luis M.

Meet Luis, aspiring dance therapist.

Amanda R.

Meet Amanda, the mentor.

Mauricio B.

Meet Mauricio, aspiring environmental engineer.

Abby Leighton

Abby L.

Meet Abby, the artist & freelance graphic designer.

Jonathan C.

Meet Jonathan, aspiring filmmaker.

Ricarda U.

Meet Ricarda, future doctor.

Emma D.

Meet Emma, photographer and filmmaker.

Manny M.

Meet Manny, future environmental engineer.

Justin S.

Meet Justin, a talented writer.

Khorii T.

Meet Khorii, an aspiring dancer.