SPE's Mold Technologies Division Names 2026 Scholarships and Grants

In keeping with its standing tradition of naming annual scholarships in honor of persons who have provided significant impact on the moldmaking and mold design industry, SPE’s Mold Technologies Division has named the 2026 Scholarships and Grants – The Hasenclever Family, HASCO – Mold Technologies Division Scholarship/Grants Program.

The Hasenclever Family and HASCO GmbH have been continual innovators in the art and craft of moldmaking and mold design for over 100 years. From the early days of a mold shop in Ludenscheid, Germany, to the modern manufacturing centers worldwide, the Hasenclever family continues to design and manufacture tooling components and standard items that are utilized globally.

Chairman and 3rd generation corporate leader, Thomas Hasenclever, sees these scholarships as a fantastic way for students to gain academic training in the many aspects of moldmaking and design. The company and family are honored by this selection following their 100-year anniversary celebrations.
The application process runs through April 30th, 2026, with funds distribution during the fall term of the 2026 school year.

• Applicants need not be members of the Society of Plastics Engineers but must be enrolled in a plastics related program. 
• Special consideration will be made for those applicants seeking to convert an apprenticeship program into a two- or four-year degree.
• Post graduate applications will be considered for students seeking Master of Science or Ph.D. educational opportunities specifically in the field of plastics tooling and/or molding.

Scholarship and grant applications are now available. For more information, contact the Mold Technologies Div. Education Chair, Joe Karpinski — JPKarpinski23@gmail.com.