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Add International Participant Considerations to Grants/Scholarships Section #274

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Description

This PR adds important considerations for international participants to the Grants & Scholarships section, including visa costs, hotel deposits, and payment methods. These additions help make conferences more accessible to international participants by addressing common financial barriers.

##Screenshots##
**Before
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**After
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Changes

Added to the Payment section in''8_grants_scholarships.md`:

  • Visa-related considerations:
    Include visa fees as eligible costs
    No extra charges for visa invitation letters
    Budget for notary authentication of documents
  • Hotel accommodation details:
    Advance notice about deposit requirements
    • Clear information about accepted payment methods
      Alternative options for those who can't meet standard deposit requirements
  • Payment method information:
    • Clear communication about reimbursement methods (wire transfer, PayPal, Wise, etc.)

Location of Change

Modified the Payment subsection in''8_grants_scholarships.md`

Related Issue

Closes #237
Fixes #237

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