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

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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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