Corbin resident receiving $3,000 scholarship from Taco Bell for cosmetology education

A Corbin resident is getting some help to continue her education thanks to a scholarship from a local restaurant.

Taco Bell® Franchisee Tacala Companies announced their annual scholarship winners for the 2023-2024 school year. Team Tacala Charities will award $163,500 to the winners in six states: Texas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia and Alabama. Sixty-two eligible team members won scholarships ranging from $1,500 for two-year colleges and $3,000 for four-year colleges.

Out of this year’s 62 recipients, Corbin’s Amber Ring is getting a $3,000 scholarship to put towards her cosmetology education.

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 a paycheck. 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.