Summerwood Awards $29,500 in Scholarships

Earlier this year, a number of our team members applied for Taco Bell’s Live Más Scholarships. Though not all of those who applied were selected, it’s important to us that we recognize the team members who had the courage to put themselves out there — and extend a little bit of financial support of our own.

The John Nasuti Scholarship

Summerwood team members who apply for the Taco Bell Foundation’s Live Más Scholarship are also automatically eligible for Summerwood’s John Nasuti Scholarship. Formerly known as the Second Chance Scholarship, this program was inspired by Taco Bell’s Live Más Scholarship, which assists students in the pursuit of their passions. We renamed the Summerwood Second Chance Scholarship to the John A. Nasuti Scholarship in honor of the father of our founder, James Nasuti. John believed strongly in the power of education and made quality schooling for his family a top priority. We’re proud to continue his legacy by offering educational opportunities that allow more people to reach their goals.

How It Works

The John A. Nasuti Scholarship doesn’t analyze test scores or grades, and doesn’t require applicants to write a long essay! After Taco Bell Foundation selects its Live Más winners, we review every Summerwood applicant who applied for a Live Más Scholarship (and didn’t win) and enter these applicants into a lottery. From there, we select our own deserving winners for the John A. Nasuti Scholarship. 

At Summerwood, we want all of our team members to succeed, and we’re always looking for new ways to help them do so. We’re thrilled to be able to offer this scholarship, and to continue celebrating our talented teams. Congratulations to this year’s winners!

$3,000

Gadviel R., Store #40077
Joseph G. Store #40066

$2,500

Christopher B., Store #40076
Kevin F., Store KFC/TB #J130046
Liyah B., Store #36257

$2,000

Ayomide A., Store #32669
Cheyla S., Store #32664
Jaisir W., Store #2170

$1,500

Angel A., Store #36024
Natalie U., Store #22267
Oluwanifemi F., Store #40049
Shakur J., Store #24415