Young Philatelic Leaders Fellowship

Young Philatelic Leaders Fellowship

Application
This application opens December 1, 2025.
Application Deadline - February 1, 2026

The Young Philatelic Leaders Fellowship (YPLF) is a year-long program which connects stamp collectors between the ages of 16 and 24 with knowledgeable philatelic leaders and unique learning experiences. Fellows are connected with a mentor, receive a free one-year APS membership, attend the Great American Stamp Show, visit the Smithsonian National Postal Museum, present a project on a philatelic topic of their choosing, and more!
Name

First Name + Middle InitialLast Name
Your Email
example@example.com
Will you be 16 - 24 years old on August 1, 2026?

YesNo
Birth Date

MonthDayYear
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mobile Phone #
The YPLF Program is only available to individuals who will be ages 16 - 24 on August 1, 2026. If you would like to learn more about other opportunities with the American Philatelic Society, please email education@stamps.org, or submit your name and email here.
Parent/Guardian
Applicants under the age 18 who are selected as a fellows must submit a signed Parent/Guardian Agreement before the start of the program. The Parent/Guardian Agreement will be sent with acceptance notices.
Name of Parent/Guardian

First Name + Middle InitialLast Name
Parent/Guardian Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent/Guardian Email
example@example.com
Parent/Guardian Mobile Phone Number
Alternate Phone Number
Are you currently a student?

YesNo
What is your current grade or year in school?
Name of your school
School Website
School Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
About your philately
How long have you been a philatelist?
Are you a member of a local stamp club?

YesNo
Name of your stamp club
What are your stamp collecting interests?
REFERENCES
Applicants must have 2 references - one reference from an educator or academic advisor and another from an APS member or philatelist.

You are encouraged to share the link below with your references. We will also send them the link in an email when you submit your application. Your reference forms must be received by February 1, 2025.

REFERENCE FORM LINK
Reference 1 - EDUCATOR or ACADEMIC ADVISOR

First Name Last Name
Reference 1 Job Title
Reference 1 Email
example@example.com
Reference 1 Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
How do you know Reference 1?
Reference 1 Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Reference 1 APS Membership # (if applicable)
Reference 2 - American Philatelic Society Member or other philatelist

First Name Last Name
Reference 2 Job Title
Reference 2 Email
example@example.com
Reference 2 Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
How do you know Reference 2?
2 Reference 1 Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
What is Reference 2's APS member number (if applicable)? If not an APS member, what is this person's involvement in philately?
Short Answers
What influenced you to begin stamp collecting? Include how long you have been a collector. (250 word max)

0/250
In your opinion, what are the best things about stamp collecting? (250 word max)

0/250
Describe how and the extent to which you have been involved in the hobby. (250 word max)
What do you hope to gain and learn from being a Fellow? Be specific. (250 word max)

0/250
Is there anything else you would like us to know about yourself or your application?
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
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Young Philatelic Leaders Fellowship

This application opens December 1, 2025.

Parent/Guardian

Applicants under the age 18 who are selected as a fellows must submit a signed Parent/Guardian Agreement before the start of the program. The Parent/Guardian Agreement will be sent with acceptance notices.

REFERENCES

Short Answers