Difficult family circumstances

This category is for applicants who have experienced difficult family circumstances on a long-term basis which have significantly disadvantaged their education over an extended period.

Some examples of long-term difficult family circumstances are:

• abusive living environment including dealing with alcoholism or drug addiction
• carer responsibilities (ill children, parent, siblings etc.)
• circumstances affecting the family's financial situation
• crowded living conditions  
• death of parent/guardian/relative/close friend/classmate/teacher
• disruption of education due to contact relocation
• excessive family responsibilities 
• homelessness due to severe family discord 
• recent refugee 
• medical illness of a close relative or friend
• natural disaster
• parents separation or divorce
• relationship breakdown with significant other
• supporting a family member or friend
• victim of crime
• working in order to support the family financially

Applicants applying under this category must submit supporting documentation.