"Only
Together Can Our Hobby Grow”
The Young Philatelic Leaders Fellowship provides enriching
and dynamic experiences in the philatelic world for:
Junior Fellows, ages 13 to 17,
for one year. (Junior YPLF application)
Senior Fellows, ages 18 to 25,
for two years (Senior YPLF application)
Click here for the timeline.
All costs for each Fellow are
paid for by the YPLF, to include travel, accommodations, and
meals. The meals for an
accompanying parent or guardian are also covered. Applicants
must complete and submit an application form by the April 30th
deadline. An online application is available.
As a YPLF Fellow, you will have fun with
other youth stamp collectors; experience the world of stamp
collecting from the inside; visit important sites that all
stamp collectors want to see; produce articles and presentations
based on your interests and research; and gain experiences
to make you a better student and leader — not to mention
you will get all sorts of great stamps and philatelic material!
What You Can Do As An YPLF Fellow:
• Attend the summer American Philatelic
Society StampShow.
• Meet with other Fellows
at the Show and make philatelic friends.
• Learn about the three Tracks from
which you will choose to focus your year’s
activities: Dealer, Presenter, Author.
• Shadow dealers, exhibitors,
and authors in the philatelic world.
• Gain an adult mentor who has experience in your
chosen Track.
• Complete research of your chosen topic.
• Visit the National Postal Museum in Washington,
D.C..
• Visit the American Philatelic Society headquarters
in Bellefonte, PA.
• Present your research to stamp clubs and groups
in your home area.
• Attend the winter APS AmeriStamp Expo.
• Finish your
year at the next summer’s
APS StampShow.
Are You Interested?
Let us know of your
interest or if you have any questions by completing an interest
form.
