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Hello,
I am an Indian student and I have received an offer letter to pursue PhD in Astronomy from a university in the UK but it is a non funded position. What are the scholarships available options for me?

Congratulations on your offer to pursue PhD in Astronomy in the UK! There are several scholarships available for international students pursuing PhD programs in the UK. Some of the popular options are:

Commonwealth Scholarship: This scholarship is open to students from Commonwealth countries, including India. It covers tuition fees, travel costs, and a monthly stipend for the duration of the PhD program.

Chevening Scholarship: This is a prestigious scholarship program offered by the UK government to outstanding students from around the world. It covers tuition fees, travel costs, and a monthly stipend for the duration of the PhD program.

Rhodes Scholarship: This scholarship is available for postgraduate students from certain countries, including India, who wish to study at the University of Oxford. It covers tuition fees, travel costs, and a monthly stipend for the duration of the PhD program.

Gates Cambridge Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to outstanding postgraduate students from around the world who wish to study at the University of Cambridge. It covers tuition fees, travel costs, and a monthly stipend for the duration of the PhD program.

You can also explore other scholarships and funding opportunities offered by your university, research council, and other organizations in the UK. It's recommended to apply for scholarships as early as possible as the competition for funding is usually high. Good luck!