Here at Fastweb we always enjoy hearing from scholarship winners—especially when they share the news that they found their scholarship opportunity via Fastweb. So, when Texas resident, Tyler Clayton, reached out to share his scholarship win, the Fastweb Team was delighted to share his exciting news.
Clayton is a rising high school senior at Dulles High school, planning to major in Civil Engineering as a college student. He’s a high school student that turned his struggles into a positive experience, not only for himself but for the greater good.
His work and perseverance later translated into a $10,000 Taco Bell’s Live Más Scholarship win. Clayton’s positive spirit is proof that hard work and determination can pay off.
Explain your life’s passion and Taco Bell scholarship submission details.
Growing up in a single-parent home with my mother, I had to take on vital responsibilities in the house. I had to fix things around the house which led me to want to be an engineer. By witnessing my mother's endurance and strength, it allowed me to grow mentally, physically, and spiritually.
I am a varsity football player. Last year during the football season, I was injured. I struggled with the fact that I couldn't play for half the season.
These experiences and challenges led me to a passion for service to children. With that said, I am the Founder and President of Club Pass and Play at my high school.
We donate sports equipment to nonprofit organizations that support children [in places] like women’s shelters and youth shelters in our county. We have donated over 500 balls and sports equipment to various facilities.
I value education and understand that in order for me to pursue the career goal of engineering, going to college is imperative. Receiving the Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship will help me reach my career aspiration with less of a concern on how I will manage to finance my higher education.
Why did you apply for the Taco Bell scholarship?
I applied for this scholarship because I am a leader on my campus in community service and the Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship awards students who implement social change in their communities.
The Taco Bell scholarship application submission was in a non-traditional video format. What are your scholarship-winning tips for students submitting this type of award?
When creating your video focus on the content, not the video graphics. Speak with personality and passion for your vision. Talk about how you lead a community service program.
Why should students use Fastweb?
Students should use Fastweb because there are real, valuable scholarships on the website that are attainable. Apply for as many scholarships as you can!
Taco Bell Scholarship Winner
When Clayton discovered the Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship opportunity on Fastweb, he knew he had a great chance to share how his personal experiences led him to help children in his community. Taco Bell’s scholarship gave him a platform to share how his passion was positively influencing the community and how obtaining his college degree would help him make this change. Clayton shares his story in our interview with him below:2022 Live Más Scholarship Winners
Clayton joins hundreds of passionate students in the U.S. as Taco Bell scholarship winners in 2022. These students represent a variety of backgrounds and are planning to major in various fields.Fast Food Scholarships
While the 2022 Taco Bell Scholarship has ended, it is not the only fast-food restaurant to offer scholarship opportunities. These popular fast food restaurantsprovide college scholarships for students. Some are not merit-based scholarships, meaning you do not have to have a certain GPA to apply for these awards. Below are a few fast food restaurants that will pay your college tuition:Starbucks Scholarship
The Starbucks College Achievement Plan is available to part- and full-time benefits eligible Starbucks partners. Recipients of this award will receive full-tuition coverage at Arizona State University's online program.McDonald’s Scholarship
The $25,000 McDonald’s Hacer National Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors who have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage. This scholarship deadline has passed. Check back soon for the new award.Chick-fil-A Scholarship
The $25,000 Remarkable Futures True Inspiration Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are team members of Chick-Fil-A. This scholarship deadline has passed. Check back soon for the new award.Whataburger Scholarship
Whataburger’s Feeding Student Success Scholarship Program is open to Black and other minority students. This scholarship deadline has passed. Check back soon for the new award. Searching “fast-food place near me?” Keep your eyes open to see if the place you eat at offers scholarships for students. It is also a good idea to look for part-time jobs in fast food; many of these companies offer employee scholarships, like the Live Más Scholarship for Taco Bell Employees. Even better, stay on top of the latest fast-food scholarships by creating a free Fastweb profile. From this, you will be matched to scholarship awards that you qualify for, and you will be the first to know when a fast-food chain scholarship drops.You Might Also Like
Shawna Newman
Managing Editor, Contributing Writer
Shawna Newman is the Managing Editor and a writer at Fastweb. She has over 10 years of experience in higher education. Her direct work with college admissions teams, financial aid officers, college deans, ...
