Scholarship Initiatives

Supporting Scholars from Around the Globe

The DCAT organization is proud to be a Special Award Organization (SAO) sponsor for the Intel International Science and Education Fair (Intel ISEF), the world’s largest international pre-college science competition.

Our Mission

The Science & Scholarship Committee is responsible for identifying and managing initiatives that invest in the future of science by supporting students and educators who represent the future scientific interests of our global membership.

Our Initiatives

International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) Special Awards Organization: Awards scholarships to four student research projects at ISEF, the world’s premier global science competition that attracts over 1,800 high school students from over 75 countries.
ISEF Education Outreach Day Sponsor: Supports this event that brings over 3,000 local students, many from underserved communities and schools, to view the exhibits and participate in hands-on science activities at ISEF.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant Tour: Offers tours at DCAT member company manufacturing facilities to select scholarship winners.
Pharma Industry Career Exploration Day: Coming to DCAT Week 2021!

Get Involved

We’re looking for volunteers who want to:

Support science education
Work with a team to steer the committee’s initiatives
Make a difference in the lives of the next generation of young scientists
Meet new colleagues and gain more knowledge of the DCAT association and its activities

Interested in Volunteering? Contact Erin Sanders at esanders@dcat.org.

About ISEF

Founded in 1950, Intel ISEF unites the world’s top young scientific minds and encourages them to tackle challenging scientific questions and develop the skills needed to solve the problems of tomorrow. Each year, approximately 1,800 high school students from more than 75 countries, regions, and territories are awarded the opportunity to showcase their independent research and compete for an average of $4 million in total prizes.

Alumni of the fair include seven Nobel recipients, along with thousands of scholars who have went on to make extraordinary advancements in science, technology and pharmaceuticals.

Click here to read more about our 2019 recipients.

Click here to read more about our 2018 recipients.

Click here to read more about our 2017 recipients.

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The Drug, Chemical & Associated Technologies Association (DCAT) is a not-for-profit, global business development association whose unique membership model integrates both innovator and generic drug manufacturers and suppliers of ingredients, development and manufacturing services, and related technologies. We are committed to provide programs, events and services that help our members meet their business objectives, expand their network of customers and suppliers, and gain insight into industry trends, markets, and those issues impacting pharmaceutical development and manufacturing.