WECEF FRANK VELLUTINI APPRENTICE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

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Frank Vellutini, longtime owner of Royal Electric and a WECA member since 1971, was actively involved with WECA and responsible for extraordinary contributions to WECA’s growth and success for many years.  Frank served on the WECA Board of Directors and the WECA Apprenticeship and Training Trust from 1992 to 2015. Royal Electric was one of the founding members that established the Western Electrical Contractors Education Foundation (WECEF).  WECEF is pleased to offer a scholarship opportunity for students enrolled in a WECA Apprenticeship program. This scholarship is now offered in memory of Frank Vellutini.  

Rules

APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE:

  • Active WECA Apprentice at the time of application and award.
  • COMPLETION AND PASSING of at least 1 WECA apprenticeship semester course by 05/03/2026.
  • Available Discipline Points requirement as of 05/03/2026: Commercial Apprentice =40; Residential and Voice Data Video =30.
  • No violation notifications of student conduct as outlined in the Apprentice Student Handbook within the past two years.
  • Accurate completion of the scholarship application and answers to all questions, by the deadline of 05/03/2026, through Reviewr. Late applications will not be considered.
  • Accelerated apprentices are not eligible.

AWARDS:

Depending on the quality and quantity of the applications, up to 15 recipients will be awarded.  Awards are intended to offset the costs of tools, books, and other educational expenses used in the electrical trade.

Each monetary award will be between $500.00 and $1,500.00.

The WECEF Board of Directors will review applications from eligible candidates. All applicants will be notified of the committee’s final decision within 60 days of the application deadline, by email.

How to Apply:  Complete the application via Reviewr by 05/03/2026.