Hello everyone! I figured I'd post an update as I received an acceptance from NPSIA yesterday via email. A bit about my applicant profile: 3.84 GPA and honours undergraduate degree in political science from a Canadian institution, strong letters of recommendation, good extracurriculars (non-profit co-founder, community involvement, co-president of a club, etc.), decent work experience (4 internships including one with the U.S. Department of State), and an undergraduate research assistantship. I can't assess the quality of my personal statement but I guess it was passable at the very least ?
Along with admission I received a funding package including a research scholarship, TA positions for both years of the program, two departmental scholarships, and a domestic entrance masters award. I couldn't be more excited; this funding package really sweetens the deal and is making NPSIA one of my top choices (truth be told, I had been looking at academic MAs in political science elsewhere as my top choices). I'm around 75% sure I will be accepting the offer. Best of luck to all of you - you've got this!