Saskia Loer Hansen Scholarship

Applications now open for September 2025

Aston University is pleased to announce the Saskia Loer Hansen Scholarship for Women in Leadership, in memory of our friend and colleague Saskia Loer Hansen.

Saskia was a much-loved leader during her time at Aston, serving as Pro Vice Chancellor International, Deputy Vice Chancellor Engagement, and for a brief period in 2022 as interim Vice-Chancellor.

This full fee scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding woman to study at Aston University in any master's programme. The scholarship will be awarded to an international student, in recognition of Saskia’s significant contribution to supporting international education both at Aston and across the Higher Education sector.

What does the Scholarship cover?

The scholarship covers the full tuition fee for a one year postgraduate taught programme. One Scholarship is available.

What is the eligibility criteria?

  • You must hold a conditional or unconditional offer for a postgraduate taught programme due to start in September 2025. If you do not already hold an offer to study with us, please apply here
  • You must be an international applicant for tuition fee purposes
  • You must be a self funded student (i.e. not having your fees paid by your government, employer or other sponsor)
  • This scholarship is open to women and anyone identifying as a woman.

How do I apply?

  • Submit an application for your chosen course by selecting 'APPLY NOW' on the course web pages.
  • Once you have received an offer from us, please complete the scholarship web form below before the scholarship deadline (30th June 2025).
  • Applicants will be informed of the decisions of the scholarship panel by the 31 July 2025 (midnight UK time).

Application form

Please complete the application form below once you have an offer from Aston University.

We will process your personal data to help us in the application process. For further information on how Aston University processes and manages your personal data please visit www.aston.ac.uk/dataprotection where you can find our privacy notice. By submitting your application you confirm that all of the information you have given us is true.