Free through your Student Section.

Membership is free for students who belong to an SPE Student Section, a chapter based at your school. That's a requirement, not just the common path: if your school doesn't have one yet, MTD can help you start one. Check the Student Member Directory to see if your school already has a section, or reach out to moldtechnologiesdiv@outlook.com for help establishing one.

Your first section or division (MTD, for example) is included in SPE dues at every membership level. Additional sections or divisions beyond your first are $10/year each.

No Student Section at your school yet? MTD provides assistance in establishing one on request.

MTD names its annual scholarship in honor of individuals who've shaped the moldmaking and mold design industry. The name changes each year with the new sponsor.

2027 nameThe Thomas Nahodil Scholarship, honoring Tom Nahodil, a long-time advocate of the mold making industry in Cleveland/Akron/Northeast Ohio and personal mentor to mold designers currently practicing their craft in the area.

Endowed Scholarships

Beyond the annual named scholarship above, MTD also endows dedicated scholarships for students in the Plastics Technology programs at three schools:

Questions about the scholarship? Contact Education Chair Mick Guistino at mguistino@akron-institute.net, or Co-Chair Chris MacDonald at cmacdonald@ftm-molds.com. Prefer to apply by PDF instead of the form below? Download the 2027 Thomas Nahodil Scholarship Application (PDF) and email it to either address above. You can also view the 2027 scholarship flyer (PDF) for a quick overview.

Past Recipients

2026: Hasenclever Family, HASCO Scholarship

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2025: Joseph Prischak Scholarship

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2024: Glenn Beall Scholarship

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Deadline: April 30, each year.

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Email *

Home address *

Current school / university *

School address

Course of study *

Cumulative GPA

Current GPA

School/college to be attended

Proposed course of study / major

Expected degree

Expected graduation year

Briefly describe how you intend to finance your education

Current & past school activities (incl. volunteering)

Statement of interest (1 page: your enthusiasm and interest in a plastics/polymers STEM career & how this program supports your career goals) *

Academic and/or industry references, 2 letters (instructors, supervisors, or current/recent employer) *

Current transcript *

Freshman students without a college transcript yet may submit their most recent high school transcript.

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MTD's scholarship is separate from the SPE Foundation's general scholarship program, which is open SPE-wide. See those too →

Separate from the individual student scholarship, MTD also funds grants for specific programs or projects: school programs, training centers, or other organizational initiatives serving the moldmaking and mold design field. Requests must be submitted before the funds are spent, with a clear explanation of the program's goals, industry contribution, leadership, and financial need.

Deadline: April 30, each year. Same recurring date as the scholarship.

Prefer to apply by PDF instead of the form below? Download the 2026 Grant Application (PDF) and email it to moldtechnologiesdiv@outlook.com.

Past Grant Recipients

2026

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2025

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2024

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Total funds requested *

Program/project champion *

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Mold design capstone courses, like the one at UMass Lowell, take students from part design through building the actual aluminum tooling and molding real parts, all within a single semester.

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