Programs Can Non-Degree Students Transition to a Master's Program and Earn Scholarships?

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Non-degree students can enroll in classes for a master's program, such as physics, to build a strong academic background for admission. Many universities offer "Open University" programs that allow non-degree seeking students to take courses without formal admission. However, obtaining financial support for master's programs is challenging, with limited scholarship opportunities available. While it's not impossible to secure funding, it's generally unlikely compared to the more common financial support available for Ph.D. students. Transitioning from non-degree status to a master's program is feasible, but financial aid remains a significant hurdle.
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Is it possible to sign up for classes for say a master's in physics(or some other technical degrees) as a non-degree seeking student then do well and get into the program?And if this does happen can you then earn scholarships to the program after that?
 
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Many schools have some form of "Open University" program where a student is permitted to take a few classes without being formally admitted to a program. It is certainly possible to build a background to admittance this way.

Financial support is a different matter. There really isn't that much money available for master's students, period. I wouldn't say that it's impossible, but I think it's generally unlikely to obtain much support for master's studies. (Support for a Ph.D. is much more common... I'd even go so far to say that it is usually available, although by no means universal.)
 

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