The future health of the American population depends, in large part, upon the knowledge and ability of our upcoming health leaders, practitioners and researchers. The Young Epidemiology Scholars (YES) Competition for original student research is designed to inspire talented students to investigate the many behavioral, biological, environmental, and social factors that affect health and, based upon this knowledge, to identify ways to improve the health of the public. The YES Competition awards up to 120 college scholarships each year to high school juniors and seniors who conduct outstanding research projects that apply epidemiological methods of analysis to a health-related issue.

The EPI Section continues to partner with the College Board in featuring and recognizing the YES winners at our APHA Annual Meetings.  The next YES National Event will be held April 23-26, 2010 in Washington, D.C., and the deadline for submission of research reports is Feb. 1, 2010.  High school juniors and seniors may apply and compete for scholarships of up to $50,000.

Read what former YES scholars are up to.