Each application is assessed on its individual merits. There are no set criteria to determine the amount of funding awarded; each is decided on a case by case basis considering the specific needs of each applicant in respect of their financial and social circumstances.

Each tertiary recipient is assessed on their individual circumstances, and Chances aims to ‘make up the difference’ in their gap of income versus expenditure on the student’s budget.

Chances aims to support tertiary recipients for a minimum of two years, after which time it is expected that they will have settled into university life and be able to financially support themselves. That being said, in exceptional circumstances, assistance may be extended to ensure the student continues to achieve in their course.

Application forms for Chances for Children are able to be accessed from the Download and Resources section of this website only when the funding round is open.


Assisting Secondary School Students to Remain at School Fund **Temporarily Closed***
Chances has been fortunate to secure funding from philanthropic trusts to establish the Assisting Secondary School Students to Remain at School Fund.

This fund aims to assist young people and their families to overcome some of the financial pressures associated with secondary school to allow them to fully engage in education.
Unlike the formal funding rounds, the Secondary School Fund is open throughout the year. Eligibility Guidelines and Application form can be found in the Download and Resources section of this website.