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    Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc

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    Hey guys, 

    I got accepted to NPSIA (I got OGS, the Ontario Graduate Scholarship which amounts to $15,000 as well as an additional $14,000 with the potential of a TAship so basically $29,000 +), for GSPIA (I received a 12,000 scholarship, a $6,000 merit scholarship and a $5,500 TAship), for the MUNK School of Global Affairs (the scholarship is only $5,000 which is nothing compared to their $30,000 a year tuition). I also applied to the School of International Development and Global Studies (SIDGS at the University of Ottawa) -->($15,000 scholarship and a minimum $18,000 RAship/TAship). I have finally made my decision and I just accepted my SIDGS offer... I feel a lot better and I am no longer going to overthink this. I just wanted to let you guys know because you have all been a tremendous source of support and help. For those who have been waitlisted to any of these programs I am declining my other offers so that means a new opening and more scholarship money for ya'll. Best of luck guys! Who here is going to be attending SIDGS? 

    Also, since I basically don't know anyone in Ottawa I would still love to meet up with some of you despite the fact that I will not being going into the same program since many of you seem to have applied to either GSPIA or NPSIA. 

    Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc

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    29 minutes ago, mchutchi said:

    Nancy is a boss. I had heard rumors of a lady at GSPIA who is super nice and helpful and yes, friends, the rumors are true. If you phone in and Daniela answers, just hang up and keep trying until Nancy answers. And yeah, NPSIA has been top notch throughout this whole process. My theory is that this is the 1st year where everyone is starting to see NPSIA and GSPIA on equal footing and a whole lot of folks are even listing GSPIA as their top choice, so an increase in applications has probably thrown them a curve ball. In previous years it has probably just been Daniela in an office full of cobwebs quietly losing her mind getting 3 phone calls a week (which would explain some things) and then this year a 8.5 million people applied so they brought big Nancy in on contract to handle things but their online system just can't cope so its just been one huge technical glitch. It seems as if Daniela was able to process 2.5 applications back in early feb before things got crazy. 

    I laughed really hard while reading this. Thank you for your sense of humour haha I am one of those applications she processed :P 

    Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc

    in Government Affairs Forum

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    Hey guys I got OGS at Carleton and 15,000 funding from NPSIA meaning 30,000. My professor told me I should have gotten more but because I got OGS they lowered their internal scholarship. I am still receiving more from UOttawa and I still have no idea what I am going to accept. Has anyone here been admitted to the Project Management and Humanitarian Aid Stream?

     

    Also has anyone here applied to SIDGS? 

    Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc

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    2 minutes ago, Hopeful2017 said:

    Congrats me too!!!! :) Is this a full scholarship for the two years? 

    Congratulation! and congrats to everyone who got accepted to the MPPA program!!! You guys all rock and hopefully we will be hearing back from either MUNK and NPSIA this week or the next. I was told by NPSIA that emails will be sent out next week so I am very confused since Tabbath originally told me Monday and to others she has told tomorrow... SO I guess we will find out soon. I called in today and they informally told me I've been accepted into the program.... but I didnt speak Tabbath but to someone else. I still don't know how to feel, I am soo excited! However, I have to choose between NPSIA, GSPIA, and SIDGS.... :( I already know I am going to turn down Munk if I get accepted there as well. 

    Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc

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    3 hours ago, DefeatistElitist said:

    Depends what you're passionate about, really. You will probably have better raw career prospects (in terms of availability and choice) with GSPIA or NPSIA but if you are really focused on development specifically then a development specific program makes more sense.  

    Were you going to focus on development anyway?

    At NPSIA I am planning on the project management and humanitarian aid cluster or the development policy and for GSPIA I am planning on focusing on development. 

    Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc

    in Government Affairs Forum

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    Guysss I am so torn, I have been awarded OGS at Carleton (Which most likely means I am getting into NPSIA), and an amazing funding package from the School of International Development and Global Studies (at UOTTAWA) and the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA). I have no idea what school I am going to accept, realistically speaking though the offer from SIDGS will leave me debt free. I literally have two weeks to decide :( This is so stressful! 

     

    If I were to go with the SIDGS offer would I be limiting myself? Since the focus is on International Development, I am wondering the career prospects in this field an the co-op

    Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc

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    On March 2, 2017 at 4:55 PM, Polici said:

    Yes same programme international development and global studies Ottawa u. She said they just start reviewing files. I have to say my file just completed last week and I submitted my supporting documents mid February 

    I was accepted into the program with funding about two days ago! I am not sure about other applicants but I think I got early acceptance. 

    Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc

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    1 minute ago, DefeatistElitist said:

    I was under the impression GSPIA/UOttawa didn't admit people who weren't already bilingual. Was that not the case?

    They require a passive knowledge of French, I have a very very very very (keep emphasizing this) knowledge of French. However, it is expected that we work on our French language during our studies and eventually take at least ONE course in French. This sounds very daunting to be honest, learning French for practical reasons is not the same as learning it for academia. 

    Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc

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    1 hour ago, YellsHeah said:

    I'm a little worried too! I hardly know French either, and GSPIA requires you do at least one course in your second official language, I believe. So... time to brush up on French this summer I suppose! I'm sure plenty of other students will be in a similar situation and that both schools will have the resources to support learning. Plus, there ought to be plenty of immersion, living in Ottawa!

    I dusted off my German a little last summer using Duolingo on my phone, maybe that's a decent place to start for now?

    I don't think I will ever reach the level of fluency in which I can take a French course (academia in French...!). I will definitely start with Duolingo and I am currently taking Arabic writing courses (which btw is so damn difficult). I will most likely devote my summer to learning French. 

    Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc

    in Government Affairs Forum

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    12 hours ago, justapersonwhochangednames said:

    Omg congrats! Very happy for you! I can't advise one way or another, you'll have to research which program will advance your career and personal goals the most :) 

    Thank you! Also guys I am really worried about French, I barely know French (very much beginners level) and I wonder if it is required for Ottawa or Carleton and whether it will put me at a disadvantage. 

    Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc

    in Government Affairs Forum

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    Hey guys! I received another response today! From the School of International Development and Global Studies at UOttawa, they are offering me a $15,000 dollar scholarship and also a $18,000 Research/TAship... I am in absolute shock. I was already undecided between GSPIA and NPSIA and now my decision is even harder but this program is offering me the most money and I love the area of International development. Helppppp :(

    Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc

    in Government Affairs Forum

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    35 minutes ago, sonsofeasterly said:

    So does this then mean that it won't actually be another two weeks, as someone said above - or will the update only be for those who applied for OGS?

    I have no idea, usually getting an OGS means that you will be accepted to the school and they are giving me two weeks to either decline or accept the scholarship. In regards to the email, we are supposed to hear some news in the coming days (although I'm not sure how considering my application is still at the recommended for assessment stage). 

    Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc

    in Government Affairs Forum

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    Hey all! 

    Today I received an email from Carleton University informing me that I have been awarded the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) for 2017-2018 and that I have two weeks to decide. This just makes my decision a lot harder! Since I was leaning towards GSPIA. I emailed Tabbatha and asked her when we should hear back regarding our applications, and this was her response "I will hopefully be emailing successful applicants tomorrow about the status of their file. If not tomorrow, Monday for sure."

     

    SOOOOOOOO TOMORROW! Best of luck to everyone, and don't forget to update us all. 

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