Kristina M. Young Scholarship

Established by Kristina M. Young, MS ‘85, Ellen and Jay Young in 2025, the Kristina M. Young Scholarship in Epidemiology and Health Services Administration honors the life, legacy and extraordinary contributions of Ms. Young, a retired faculty member in the UB School of Public Health and Health Professions whose impact on public health education and practice continues to shape our school and future generations of professionals today. A generous gift from Ms. Young’s family established this scholarship for graduate epidemiology or health services administration students who recognize and embody academic promise, dedication to public health, and the values Ms. Young modeled throughout her career. Must be a master’s student within the School of Public Health and Health Professions, with preference given to underrepresented* students concentrating in Epidemiology or Health Services Administration.

*For purposes of this opportunity, the term underrepresented is intended to refer to individuals who have been historically underrepresented in a particular field of study, profession, or educational pathway based on factors such as socioeconomic background (e.g., Pell eligibility), first-generation college status, geographic origin, educational access, AmeriCorps alumni status, veteran status, or other unprotected characteristics. This term does not establish preference based on race, sex, ethnicity, or any other protected classification under applicable federal or state law.