The Gerald and Dorothy Erich Endowment Fund Scholarships 2023-2024

This fund draws both its name and its inspiration from Jerry and Dorothy Erich. The long-time owners of Erich Printing and Lithographing, they gave many young people their start in graphics and the business world. Jerry funded the endowment and conferred on the Rotary Club of San Jose East/Evergreen Board of Directors the responsibility of carrying on their objective of helping worthy high school graduates of the Eastside Union High School District to pursue trade or vocational programs through two-year scholarships.

A minimum of $4,000 Scholarship Grant per Student: First year $2,000 for a trade or vocational program at any school with potential of a second year scholarship . Grant is for tuition and  education-related expenses that will lead to employment to students after graduation.