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We are committed to making an STS education accessible to families who would benefit most from it. Financial assistance supports a diverse community of learners and helps ensure that cost is not a barrier for qualified students.
Financial assistance applications are accepted annually from October 1 to February 14 for the following school year.
STS awards approximately $575,000 in scholarships and bursaries each year.
A bursary can make an STS education possible for families across a range of financial circumstances. Bursaries are need-based and are available to families who demonstrate a gap between their financial resources and the cost of an STS education. All financial information is kept strictly confidential. Both new and current families may apply for bursary support each year.
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STS assesses financial assistance applications for Canadian students with the support of Apple Financial Services, an independent third-party service that evaluates financial need.
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Apple Financial Services reviews your application and provides a recommendation to the School’s Financial Assistance Committee. Bursaries are awarded based on this recommendation and available funding.
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Families are contacted in advance of the school year once the Financial Assistance Committee has completed its review and awards have been determined.
Questions? Contact the admissions team at 403-938-8326 or email admissions@sts.ab.ca.
New students entering Grades 5 to 12 may be eligible for an STS Entry Scholarship of up to $5,000 in their first year. Awards are based on academic achievement, character, and leadership.
Applications are submitted as part of the process, and results are communicated if an offer is made.
The Forever Woods Endowment Fund supports three-year scholarships for students entering Grade 10 at STS.
Both new applicants and current STS students are eligible to apply. Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate strong academic achievement, character, leadership, and financial need.
Applications must be submitted as part of the admission process. New Grade 10 applicants must include a Forever Woods Scholarship application with their admission package by February 14. Current STS students in Grade 9 must complete their Forever Woods Scholarship application by March 1.
Learn more about each scholarship below.
Following a tragic avalanche that took the lives of seven STS students on February 1, 2003, a group of donors established The Forever Woods Endowment Fund.
The Fund helps all of us remember and honour the lives of students Ben Albert, Dan Arato, Scott Broshko, Alexander (Alex) Pattillo, Michael Shaw, Marissa Staddon, and Jeffrey Trickett. Each scholarship reflects the personal qualities of these students, in keeping with the wishes of their families.
Ben loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was an exceptional athlete and consistently gave his best in everything he did—in school, in sports, and in life. His drive and determination were matched by his renowned sense of humour, and he was an outstanding and valued member of the school community.
Awarded to students who best represent the outstanding qualities of Ben Albert, including excellence in academics and athletics, and fine character.
Scott’s attitude was the epitome of what life is all about. He was an exceptional young man who lived by the motto, “Be Your Best.”
Scott treated his family and friends with kindness and generosity of spirit, lived his life with great love and compassion, and maintained the highest standards of honesty and integrity. His Christian values and ideals were evident in his daily life. Scott worked diligently and was committed to being the best he could be. He was an academic, an athlete, and a musician. He made others feel good about themselves and was accepting and non-judgmental. His team spirit and enthusiasm for life were contagious.
Awarded in honour of Scott Broshko to a capable student who, as Scott did, lives by the motto “Be Your Best.”
Michael brought integrity, sportsmanship, camaraderie, and strength of character to STS. It was these qualities, combined with his welcoming nature and warm sense of humour, that made him a valued member of the School community.
Awarded to students who best represent the many exceptional qualities of Michael Shaw, including excellence in academics, participation in the outdoor education program, and a well-rounded commitment to service and co-curricular activities.
Marissa was committed to giving of herself and to excellence in all of her endeavours—academic, athletic, and co-curricular. She displayed a generosity of spirit that exemplified thoughtfulness, kindness, camaraderie, and strength of character. It was these qualities, combined with her friendly nature and warm sense of humour, that made her a valued member of the school community.
This scholarship is awarded to young women who best represent the many fine qualities of Marissa Staddon, including excellence in academics and a generosity of spirit demonstrated through participation in service and co-curricular activities.
Jeff was an outstanding young man who exhibited a well-rounded balance and achieved excellence in all he attempted—whether in academics, athletics, or the arts. Whether on the basketball court, in class, or in the band, Jeff always brought a warm, heartfelt laugh, a dedicated work ethic, and a competitive instinct. His example inspired those around him to be better people, and in every way, he left his school greater, better, and more beautiful than he found it.
Awarded to students who best represent the many fine qualities of Jeffrey Trickett, including excellence in academics and a commitment to, and proficiency in, athletics and/or the arts, specifically band and music.
Along with Forever Woods scholarships, the Forever Woods Endowment Fund honours Dan Arato with a special team-building day for STS students, and supports Fine Arts initiatives in memory of Alex Pattillo and Megan Bensler. Megan, a member of the same graduating class, was known at STS for her strong sense of purpose, her involvement in the School’s dramatic productions, and her deep commitment to serving others. She passed away the following year, and her legacy continues through the Fund’s support of Fine Arts at STS.
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