I've heard a bit about the Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship and I'm curious about what it offers and how to apply. Does anyone know what kind of projects or ideas they are looking for in applicants?
I'm interested in knowing more about past winners too, like what kind of projects or talents got funded, and any tips for applying. My dream is to start a community project, so I'm hoping this scholarship could support that.
The Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship is a non-traditional educational funding opportunity provided by the Taco Bell Foundation. This scholarship deviates from usual academic scholarships as it's not based on your grades, essays, or sports. Instead, it most focuses on your passion and creativity.
To apply, you'll need to produce a two-minute video that talks about your life’s passion. Your video should showcase how it makes a positive impact and what your plan would be for achieving your dream. It sounds like your dream to start a community project could be an excellent subject matter for this scholarship.
The scholarship fund prefers videos that are raw and real, focusing more on authenticity than polished perfection. So don't worry too much about lighting, sound, or fancy video editing. They're more interested in what you're saying and the idea behind it.
Their scholarships range from $5,000 to $25,000, and the exact amount is contingent upon the student's plan and corresponding financial roadmap. They are looking to help fund a range of unique dreams, unusual talents, and diverse life passions regardless of the type --livestock farmer, software developer, fashion designer, etc.
Based on previous rounds, successful past winners have shown creativity, made thoughtful plans, and often demonstrate how they’re already pursuing their passion in some way. For example, one past recipient won the scholarship for her work in creating a talent show in her community that brought people together and promoted local talents.
For tips on submitting a strong application, talk about the impact you hope to make with your community project, how you became interested in this project, and what steps you've taken or plan to take to make it a reality. Make sure you show your passion as this is the main focus of the evaluation.
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