Youth Scholarship Information and Eligibility

Two scholarships, the Norris “Bob” Dyer Scholarship, sponsored by the British North America Philatelic Society, and the Wayne Youngblood Scholarship will be awarded to young stamp collectors between the ages of 18 and 24 who are residents of the United States or Canada.  Applicants must be 18 years of age, but not older than 24 years of age as of June 1, 2022, to apply.  Immediate family members of APS/APRL Board members or staff are not eligible. 

Each $1000 scholarship will help to defray the costs for a young collector between the ages of 18 and 24 to attend the 43rd Annual Summer Seminar on Philately, scheduled for June 19 – 23, 2022 at the American Philatelic Center in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.

Each application will be reviewed by a selection committee and awarded on the basis of merit.

The application Deadline is March 1, 2022.

Application for Youth Scholarship