We fund scholarships for students in biotechnology and life science programs, so more futures in science can begin with opportunity.
Our Mission
At DFF, we believe opportunity in science should be driven by curiosity, commitment, and skill—not financial circumstance. Our mission is to:Provide scholarships for students pursuing careers in biotechnology and the life sciencesSupport community colleges that deliver industry-aligned curricula and hands-on laboratory trainingPromote affordable, career-focused education as an alternative to traditional four-year pathwaysHelp students graduate with practical experience that makes them competitive and employableThe future of medicine depends on a skilled and prepared workforce. DFF exists to help build that future.
The Cost of Education Shouldn’t Decide the Future of Science
The cost of higher education continues to rise, often without delivering clear pathways into real-world careers. DFF was created to change that. We provide scholarships for students pursuing careers in biotechnology and the life sciences, with a focus on practical, workforce-ready training.
Through partnerships with community colleges, DFF supports programs that emphasize hands-on laboratory experience, applied learning, and industry-relevant skills, including training in advanced cell processing. Our goal is simple: make high-quality, career-focused education more accessible so students can graduate prepared to enter the life sciences workforce with confidence.
Start your path in life sciences—without the financial burden of a traditional four-year degree.
Our Philosophy
A college degree should open a door,
Not leave you with less than you had before.
You shouldn't need riches or family fame
To study the stars or decode DNA’s name.
Mitosis and motion, they don't cost a throne—
You can learn them quite well, and close to home.
A flask and a dream can be quite enough,
When paired with some guidance and gumption and stuff.
Because science, we think, should be driven by will—
By wonder and effort, not by the bill.
So here’s to the dreamers with dirt on their sleeve—
We believe in their future, and what they’ll achieve.
