David Efird Masters Scholarship
For September 2026 entry, the Department of Philosophy is offering the David Efird Masters Scholarship, which is in the form of a £5,000 reduction in fees.
Applications for 2026/27 are open until Sunday 12 July 2026, 11.59pm BST
The scholarship is aimed at all students pursuing research in the field of philosophy of religion, or research on contemporary issues or themes using a philosophy of religion perspective. The Scholarship is generously funded by the family of Dr David Efird, who taught at York from 2002 until his sudden death in 2020.
Charitable giving: Should you wish to make a charitable contribution to the David Efird Masters Scholarship from the United States or the United Kingdom, please get in touch with Philanthropy Manager Sharon Oakley on sharon.oakley@york.ac.uk or +44 (0)7795 315108.
David Efird Masters Scholarship contact details
PGT Admissions Administrator
Anna Richardson
philosophy-postgrad@york.ac.uk
Eligibility
Open to International (including EU), International (non-EU) and UK (home) students.
Open to students in the Department of Philosophy.
To be considered for the scholarship, you must be holding an offer of a place on the MA in Philosophy or MA Philosophy by Research by 12 July 2026.
How to apply
Application deadline: Sunday 12 July 2026, 11.59pm BST
Students are not required to apply for the Scholarship separately, as they will automatically be considered for it on the basis of their MA application.
Candidates for this award must describe their plans to pursue research in analytic theology or the philosophy of religion in their application.
Terms and conditions
The awarding of the scholarship will be subject to candidates meeting any outstanding conditions of their offer of a place on the MA programme and registration on that programme.