This year’s scholarship program, which drew nearly 8,000 submissions, awarded $1 million to 100 new applicants, $1.5 million through its new renewal program for 150 previous recipients, and $500,000 to 50 Taco Bell restaurant employees. The application only requires submission of a two-minute video where applicants share what they love to do. The Live Más scholarship program is designed to help innovators and creators aged 16-24 pursue unique passions that may not necessarily fit into the traditional "academic" or "athletic" scholarship categories.
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As part of the workshops, which help the scholarship recipients develop personal and professional skills, MENTOR will facilitate interactive trainings to strengthen the scholars’ confidence and ability to identify and secure mentors. The partnership with MENTOR, the national unifying organization of the mentoring movement and a champion for fostering quality relationships with young people, will be piloted in three workshops for Live Más Scholarship students in Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Minneapolis this summer. “That’s why we’ve been providing students with real-world opportunities to put their passions into action since day one, and why we’re so excited to work with MENTOR to offer our Live Más scholars important support and experiences outside the classroom.” “We recognize that college affordability is a major issue facing our nation, so we’re excited to increase the number and size of scholarships this year, but also recognize that the Live Más Scholarship program needs to be more than a just a check for our students to be successful,” says Tina Nguyen, executive director of the Taco Bell Foundation. In addition to expanding financial support, the Taco Bell Foundation is also piloting a partnership with MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership to connect recipients with mentorship opportunities critical to their success in school and beyond. This year’s scholarships, which range from $5,000-$25,000 per student, contribute to the Foundation’s goal of awarding $10 million by 2022. The Taco Bell Foundation announced Tuesday that it is doubling Live Más Scholarships in its third year, awarding $3 million to 300 employees and youth to help students pursue their passions through education.
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