Ask HN: Is startup school award possible for abroad startups?

I just got an email contains a list of awarded startups.

To be awarded in the startup school, you have to attend startup school meetups; something not possible for most of Egyptians who can't even get a U.S. visa.

Is there a way to attend the startup school meetups online?

If it's not possible, then this whole process is unfair... just like everything else in life. :)