Eric could contact IHC and skype with Steve Sugarman. Steve's email is steve@ihcenter.org to get the ball rolling. I think it takes about 4 weeks to go through the application process and Steve has offered his support to O.netters.

Eric, I would reccommend setting up a group that works to support educational scholarships for o.netters. Something very specific and easy to administer.

I believe Jean Russell is the chair of the conference scholarship committee. She might be interested helping out.

IHC will need an American contact to distribute international funds. I'm willing to be on the advisory board of such a group if someone else takes the lead.

Eric does this interest you?

You might also send a PM to Steve Sugarman here at O.net asking how we set up such a group and if it is possible to do so immediately and how long it will take. I know other O.net projects have gotten immediate approval for participating in some of the O.net cash give aways.