Local employee wins Taco Bell scholarship
Taco Bell franchisee Tacala Companies announced their annual scholarship winners for the 20232024 school year. Team Tacala Charities will award $163,500 to winners in six states: Texas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia and Alabama. Of the 62 eligible team members who won scholarships ranging from $1,500 for two-year colleges and $3,000 for four-year colleges, Taco Bell employee and student Liliana Rojo of San Marcos is receiving a $3,000 scholarship to further their education in psychology.
Scholarship winners will gather with friends, family and coworkers at their store locations, participate in a Zoom call with other recipients and also receive a box of back-to-school gear in order to celebrate their accomplishment. The call acts as an opportunity for students to network and acknowledge their achievements, while celebrations with family and friends serve as an encouragement and congratulations for all of their hard work.
The scholarship is available to teen team members who are graduating seniors in high school or currently enrolled in college or vocational school and meet certain eligibility requirements. Eligible team members can reapply for the scholarship every year. The application process includes employment, resume, recommendation and a brief essay describing “Your Más” and “Life Challenge.” Since 2014 Team Tacala Charities has awarded $1,726,550 in scholarships helping 683 teen team members achieve their academic goals.
“Tacala leadership is committed to providing our staff opportunities beyond training, work experience and apaycheck. Winning a $3,000 or $1,500 Team Tacala Scholarship to pursue post-secondary education can lead to something even greater. This year, every eligible team member won a scholarship. We are proud to give back to our team members in recognition of their dedication to our guests and communities as well as their fellow Tacala employees,” said Marjorie Perlman, Chief Marketing Officer at Tacala Companies.
Team Tacala Charities is a non-profit organization established in 2003. The company aims to promote opportunities for team members by increasing High School and postsecondary education graduation rates. Funds for the team member scholarships accumulate through company donations and the Team Tacala Scholarships Golf Experience.
