Application #6 Onboarding Africans Students into Web3 | Blockchain Education and Development

The Sandbox DAO Grant Program OPEN: Community Engagement
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Application #6

Originally Submitted 5/4/2025 15:52:29

Converted by Lanzer from Google form to Discourse template

Q1 Name of your Grant

Onboarding Africans Students into Web3 | Blockchain Education and Development

Q2 Total Grant amount in USD ($)

3000

Q3 Evaluation Factor – Specific

These are some of the Expected Outcomes for my Grant:

  1. Skilled Talent Workshop– Train and certify at least 10 African students in Web3 and blockchain technology, creating a ready pool of creators,developers, and entrepreneurs.
  2. Community-Led Innovation – Support blockchain projects or startups addressing local and global challenges using decentralized solutions.
  3. Economic Impact – Facilitate internships, remote jobs, or freelance opportunities for at least 20 participants from the program.
  4. Sustainable Growth – Establish 2 university-based Web3 clubs or developer communities to sustain ongoing education, collaboration, and innovation.

Q4 Evaluation Factor – Measurable

Milestone 1: Program Setup & Onboarding

Timeline: Months 1–2
Deliverables:
• Develop Web3 training curriculum for African students.
• Onboard at least 10 students into the program.
• Form partnerships with at least 2 universities.

Payment: 30%

Milestone 2: Midpoint Training Progress & Community Formation

Timeline: Months 2–3
Deliverables:
• Train and certify at least 10 students in Web3 and blockchain fundamentals
• Launch university-based Web3 clubs or developer communities

Payment: 40%

Milestone 3: Final Impact & Program Sustainability

Timeline: Months 3-4
Deliverables:
• Support a blockchain-based student project or startup
• Connect 10 participants to internships, freelance roles, or employment opportunities

Payment: 30%

Q5 Evaluation Factor – Accountable

Project Lead : Wisdom [redacted by Lanzer]

Phone Contact : [redacted by Lanzer]

Email Address : [redacted by Lanzer]

Project Assistant: Ezeudo [redacted by Lanzer]

Phone Contact: [redacted by Lanzer]

Email Address : [redacted by Lanzer]

Q6 Evaluation Factor – Realistic

The grant will significantly expand The Sandbox ecosystem’s reach and developer base in Africa, a region with immense untapped talent and growing interest in digital innovation. By training and certifying at least 10 African students in blockchain and Web3, the program will introduce new creators, developers, and entrepreneurs capable of building immersive experiences, games, assets, and tools within The Sandbox platform.

Q7 Evaluation Factor – Timely

Timeline for Completion (3–4 Months):
Month 1: Finalize curriculum, onboard 10 students, and partner with a university.
Month 2: Begin intensive Web3/Sandbox training; form 3 campus clubs; host one workshop.
Month 3: Complete training and certification; launch 2 student-led blockchain projects; connect students to internships or gigs.
Month 4: Expand to 2 active university clubs; support project development; compile final impact report and outcomes.

Q8 Evaluation Factor – Disclosure

Beneficiaries of the Grant:
Primary beneficiaries are African students from my Web3-focused WhatsApp community, many of whom are aspiring developers, designers, and entrepreneurs. They are affiliated with various universities and tech communities across Africa. Through this grant, they gain access to free Web3/Sandbox training, certification, mentorship, and job/project opportunities. Their skills will contribute directly to The Sandbox ecosystem through project creation and community building.

Learn more about our student community and their goals:

[redacted by Lanzer]

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Evaluated 5/4/2025

Q1: Name of your Grant

  • Score: 5 of 5
  • Decision: Meets intent of the question. No additional input needed.
  • Rationale: Makes sense! Great name.

Q2: Total Grant amount in USD ($)

  • Score: 4 of 5
  • Decision: Meets intent of the question. No additional input needed.
  • Rationale: Are all of the outcomes able to be completed within the outcomes that were described in Q3 & Q4?

Q3: Evaluation Factor – Specific

  • Score: 5 of 5
  • Decision: Meets intent of the question. No additional input needed.
  • Rationale: Outcomes are clear, I am able to see what will be accomplished with funding. Nice work.

Q4: Evaluation Factor – Measurable

  • Score: 5 of 5
  • Decision: Meets intent of the question. No additional input needed.
  • Rationale: Excellent. It’s clear how the milestones intend to achieve the outcomes specified in Q3.

Q5: Evaluation Factor – Accountable

  • Score: 4 of 5
  • Decision: Meets intent of the question. Additional input needed.
  • Rationale: Thank you for the primary and secondary contacts given. Do you have any website, LinkedIn, X, or social media account that you can give as well? If you don’t, that’s okay, please go to my forum thread on Sandbox DAO forums, create an account, and @Lanzer in that thread with something similar to “we have created a forum account!”

Q6: Evaluation Factor – Realistic

  • Score: 3 of 5
  • Decision: Does not meet intent of the question. Additional input needed.
  • Rationale: This grant submission is really, really good. This question is the only one so far that needs work. It’s not clear to me what in the curriculum is associated with the Sandbox DAO. Can you specify a bit more how the education will impact the Sandbox ecosystem. What universities or campuses are involved? What regions in Africa are involved?

Q7: Evaluation Factor – Timely

  • Score: 4 of 5
  • Decision: Meets intent of the question. Additional input needed.
  • Rationale: Timeline is great. This is the first mention of Web3/Sandbox training. Need this training spelled out in Q6 Realistic, as well as the certification and blockchain projects.

Q8: Evaluation Factor – Disclosure

  • Score: 4 of 5
  • Decision: Meets intent of the question. Additional input needed.
  • Rationale: Thank you for the WhatsApp group. Does your group have a social media page or website? Are you associated with Froglings or the African Clubhouse at all?
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Reattempt Submitted 5/5/2025 12:42:57

Converted by Lanzer from Google form to Discourse template

Q1 Name of your Grant

Onboarding Africans Students into Web3 | Blockchain Education and Development

Q2 Total Grant amount in USD ($)

3000

Q3 Evaluation Factor – Specific

These are some of the Expected Outcomes for my Grant:

  1. Skilled Talent Workshop– Train and certify at least 10 African students in Web3 and blockchain technology, creating a ready pool of creators,developers, and entrepreneurs.

  2. Community-Led Innovation – Support blockchain projects or startups addressing local and global challenges using decentralized solutions.

  3. Economic Impact – Facilitate internships, remote jobs, or freelance opportunities for at least 20 participants from the program.

  4. Sustainable Growth – Establish 2 university-based Web3 clubs or developer communities to sustain ongoing education, collaboration, and innovation.

Q4 Evaluation Factor – Measurable

Milestone 1: Program Setup & Onboarding

Timeline: Months 1–2
Deliverables:
• Develop Web3 training curriculum for African students.
• Onboard at least 10 students into the program.
• Form partnerships with at least 2 universities.

Payment: 30%

Milestone 2: Midpoint Training Progress & Community Formation

Timeline: Months 2–3
Deliverables:
• Train and certify at least 10 students in Web3 and blockchain fundamentals
• Launch university-based Web3 clubs or developer communities

Payment: 40%

Milestone 3: Final Impact & Program Sustainability

Timeline: Months 3-4
Deliverables:
• Support a blockchain-based student project or startup
• Connect 10 participants to internships, freelance roles, or employment opportunities

Payment: 30%

Q5 Evaluation Factor – Accountable

Project Lead : Wisdom [redacted by Lanzer]

Phone Contact : [redacted by Lanzer]

Email Address : [redacted by Lanzer]
X Handle: @mrrightnow_tips

Project Assistant: Ezeudo [redacted by Lanzer]

Phone Contact: [redacted by Lanzer]

Email Address : [redacted by Lanzer]

X handle: @favyalaribe

Q6 Evaluation Factor – Realistic

"This grant will directly impact the Sandbox ecosystem by training at least 10 students from the University of Lagos and University of Ibadan in Nigeria. Some of the major tech hubs in Africa.

Through a focused Web3 and blockchain curriculum, students will gain experience by creating contents and interacting on some of the games and tools on the platform. The program will also educate students on DAO governance, enabling them to contribute to proposals, reviews, and voting.

By certifying new creators and developers, this initiative will introduce fresh talent into the ecosystem and foster long-term growth, diversity, and engagement within The Sandbox DAO.

This is a scalable model that can be replicated across the continent to expand the reach and impact of Sandbox globally.
"

Q7 Evaluation Factor – Timely

Timeline for Completion (3–4 Months):
Month 1: Finalize curriculum, onboard 10 students, and partner with a university.

Month 2: Begin intensive Web3/Sandbox training; form 3 campus clubs; host one workshop.

Month 3: Complete training and certification; launch student-led blockchain projects like (Blockchain Job Quest Game & Crypto Literacy Adventure Game)

Month 4: Expand to 2 active university clubs; support project development; compile final impact report and outcomes.

Q8 Evaluation Factor – Disclosure

Beneficiaries of the Grant:

Primary beneficiaries are African students from my Web3-focused WhatsApp community, many of whom are aspiring developers, designers, and entrepreneurs.

They are affiliated with various universities and tech communities in Nigeria. Through this grant, they gain access to free Web3/Sandbox training, certification, mentorship, and job/project opportunities.

Their skills will contribute directly to The Sandbox ecosystem through project creation and community building.

I’m a Froglings holder, a creator on Ape chain and have onboarded some of my community members into Ape chain via the Ape chain Africa platform.

Learn more about our student community and their goals: [redacted by Lanzer]

We don’t have a website yet, but with this grant we will be able to have one.

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Evaluated 16-May-25

  • Score Total: 31 of 40
  • Additional Input Needed? Yes
  • Approved? Not enough information to reach decision.

Q1: Name of your Grant

  • Score 16-May-25: Unchanged

Q2: Total Grant amount in USD ($)

  • Score 16-May-25: Unchanged

Q3: Evaluation Factor – Specific

  • Score 16-May-25: 4 of 5
  • Decision: Meets intent of the question. Additional input needed.
  • Rationale: Outcomes are clear, I am able to see what will be accomplished with funding. Need to input Sandbox specific outcomes and this may change your measurables. You have a really strong grant application, but it needs to be Sandbox game & Sandbox DAO specific.

Q4: Evaluation Factor – Measurable

  • Score 16-May-25: 4 of 5
  • Decision: Meets intent of the question. Additional input needed.
  • Rationale: Excellent. It’s clear how the milestones intend to achieve the outcomes specified in Q3. Rework these once you rework the Measurables in Q4.

Q5: Evaluation Factor – Accountable

  • Score 16-May-25: 3 of 5
  • Decision: Does not meet intent of the question. Additional input needed.
  • Rationale: Only 1 profile works. @FavyAlaribe says “this account doesn’t exist.” @MrRightNow_Tips is focused on Airdrop hunting. There’s question as to if these applications are real. Many contain duplicate language and same beneficiaries. This one has different beneficiaries but still has some same language.
  • Per Grok: @MrRightNow_Tips
    is a crypto-savvy community builder, hyping on-chain innovation with Caldera and $ERA, believing believers always win big. MrRightNow_Tips hasn’t shared any recent posts, leaving us curious about their next hot tip or witty insight! @MrRightNow_Tips is an active X user with a focus on cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and community engagement. Their posts reveal a strong enthusiasm for decentralized finance (DeFi), layer-1 and layer-2 blockchain solutions, and specific projects like Caldera, Magic Newton, Mitosis, and ApeChain. They position themselves as a community builder, often sharing insights, project updates, and shoutouts to collaborators, while maintaining a motivational and positive tone.
  • Per Grok: @FavyAlaribe says “this account doesn’t exist.”

Q6: Evaluation Factor – Realistic

  • Score 16-May-25: 3 of 5
  • Decision: Meets intent of the question. Additional input needed.
  • Rationale: The connection to University of Nairobi is really cool. Need stronger and specific connection to TSB Ecosystem. What exactly will you be certifying them on?

Q7: Evaluation Factor – Timely

  • Score 16-May-25: Unchanged

Q8: Evaluation Factor – Disclosure

  • Score 16-May-25: 4 of 5
  • Decision: Meets intent of the question. Additional input needed.
  • Rationale: Whatsapp group goes to a “CRYPTO ELITES DISCUSSION GROUP :gem_stone:” channel with a tractor as the icon (symbolism for farming). This doesn’t give of a good feeling that the group is here to do all the things this grant says. Please clarify intent.
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Name of your Grant: Onboarding Africans Students into Web3 | Blockchain Education and Development

Total Grant amount in USD: $3000

Evaluation Factor – Specific:

These are some of the Expected Outcomes for my Grant:

  • Skilled Talent Workshop – Train and certify at least 10 African students in Web3 and blockchain technology, with a focus on The Sandbox ecosystem, including voxel art creation, smart contract development for metaverse experiences, creating a ready pool of creators, developers, and entrepreneurs.

  • Community-Led Innovation – Support blockchain projects or startups addressing local and global challenges using decentralized solutions, with at least a project integrating The Sandbox metaverse for education, storytelling, and social impact experience.

  • Economic Impact – Facilitate internships, remote jobs, or freelance opportunities for at least 10 participants from the program, including placement in The Sandbox creator economy as game designers, space hosts, digital artists, or community managers.

  • Sustainable Growth – Establish 2 university-based Web3 clubs or developer communities to sustain ongoing education, collaboration, and innovation, with at least one forming a dedicated Sandbox creator guild focused on metaverse content and experiences.

Q4: Evaluation Factor – Measurable

Milestone 1: Program Setup & Onboarding

Timeline: Months 1–2
Deliverables:

  • Develop Web3 training curriculum for African students, including modules on The Sandbox metaverse, voxel art.

  • Onboard at least 10 students into the program with access to The Sandbox Game.

  • Form partnerships with at least 2 universities, with a proposal to integrate The Sandbox as part of their tech or creative curriculum.

Payment: 30%

Milestone 2: Midpoint Training Progress & Community Formation

Timeline: Months 2–3
Deliverables:

  • Train and certify at least 10 students in Web3 and blockchain fundamentals, including a practical module on creating assets or experiences in The Sandbox.

  • Launch university-based Web3 clubs or developer communities, with at least one hosting Sandbox-focused workshops.

Payment: 40%

Milestone 3: Final Impact & Program Sustainability

Timeline: Months 3–4
Deliverables:

  • Support a blockchain-based student project or startup, with at least one utilizing The Sandbox platform.

  • Connect 10 participants to internships, freelance roles, or employment opportunities, including placements within The Sandbox ecosystem or its partner network.

Payment: 30%

Q5: Evaluation Factor – Accountable

Below are the project leads and accountable personas;

Project Lead : Wisdom Alaribe

Phone Contact : 08062338640

Email Address : wisdomalaribe22@gmail.com

X Handle: @mrrightnow_tips

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/wisdom-alaribe11

@MrRightNow is a Froglings holder, a creator on Ape chain and have onboarded some of the Crpto Elites community members into Ape chain via the Ape chain Africa platform.

Project Assistant: Ezeudo Chidiebube

Phone Contact: 09067889148

Email Address : wizw55050@gmail.com

X handle: @0xxstorm

Q6: Evaluation Factor – Realistic

This grant will directly impact The Sandbox ecosystem by training at least 10 students from the University of Lagos and the University of Ibadan, two of Nigeria’s leading institutions and major tech hubs in Africa.

Through a focused curriculum on Web3 and blockchain, students will be trained and certified in voxel art creation using VoxEdit, game experience design with The Sandbox Game Maker. The program will provide hands-on experience by having students create assets, build interactive experiences, and engage with live games on The Sandbox platform.

In addition, students will be educated on DAO governance, equipping them to actively participate in The Sandbox DAO through proposal creation, review processes, and voting mechanisms.

By certifying a new wave of creators and developers, this initiative will input fresh, diverse talent into the ecosystem by contributing to its creative economy and strengthening long-term community growth and engagement within The Sandbox DAO.

Q7: Evaluation Factor – Timely

Projected Timeline for Completion (3–4 Months):
Month 1: Finalize curriculum, onboard 10 students, and partner with a university.

Month 2: Begin intensive Web3/Sandbox training; form 3 campus clubs; host one workshop.

Month 3: Complete training and certification; launch student-led blockchain projects like (Blockchain Job Quest Game & Crypto Literacy Adventure Game)

Month 4: Expand to 2 active university clubs; support project development; compile final impact report and outcomes.

Q8: Evaluation Factor – Disclosure

Beneficiaries of the Grant:

Primary beneficiaries are African students from my Web3-focused WhatsApp community, many of whom are aspiring developers, designers, and entrepreneurs.

They are affiliated with various universities and tech communities in Nigeria. Through this grant, they gain access to free Web3/Sandbox training, certification, mentorship, and job/project opportunities.

Also, the grant will benefit students from the University of Lagos and University of Ibadan who show interest in the Sandbox DAO ecosystem.

Their skills will contribute directly to The Sandbox ecosystem through project creation and community building.

Learn more about our student community and their goals: WhatsApp Group Invite

We don’t have a website yet, but with this grant we will be able to have one.

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@MrRightNow Alrighty. I’m going to pause my normal Score-Decision-Rationale thing and just talk it out with you here. I see the persistent effort you’re putting in and I have concerns about authenticity due to how many grant applications have been submitted with onboarding African students. How many of the other applications in the SDGP are associated with you, in any way whatsoever?

I want work with you to get this approved. I need your help to demonstrate that this plan is authentic and impactful to the Sandbox ecosystem.

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Good Morning Sir,

Thank you for your prompt response.

There is only one submission from me and I’m not associated with any other submissions in relation to the subject “Onboarding African Students”.

As I indicated earlier, when I tried to make additional inputs into the Grant Proposal, I submitted a new one but with the same exact information I submitted on my first proposal of which some additional inputs were made where necessary.

All my information is on the proposal, from my linkedin to my email address, phone number, my x handle too, and the community that will benefit from this grant once it’s approved. I have a good reputation in the web3 space and I’m thrilled to show what I’m capable of by making an impact in my life and other Africans of which will benefit the sandbox ecosystem once the project is completed.

Thank you for your guidance and trust, I appreciate it.

Best Regards,
Wisdom Alaribe
@mrrightnow

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@MrRightNow Good morning, Wisdom!

I appreciate your persistent and patience. Outside of the subject “Onboarding African Students," are you associated with any other submission other than the one you submitted with the same exact information?

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Q1: Name of your Grant

  • Score 30-May-25: Unchanged at 5 of 5

Q2: Total Grant amount in USD ($)

  • Score 30-May-25: Unchanged at 4 of 5

Q3: Evaluation Factor – Specific

  • Score 30-May-25: Unchanged at 4 of 5
  • Decision: Meets intent of the question. Additional input needed.
  • Rationale: See below quotes

with a focus on The Sandbox ecosystem, including voxel art creation, smart contract development for metaverse experiences, creating a ready pool of creators, developers, and entrepreneurs.

Please specify in Q5 Accountable what experience you have using Sandbox Vox Edit and Game Maker. Please specify here in Q3 what smart contracts you are referring to in the Sandbox ecosystem.

Facilitate internships, remote jobs, or freelance opportunities for at least 10 participants from the program, including placement in The Sandbox creator economy

Please specify how you will facilitate these internships, jobs, and freelance opportunities and for whom.

Q4: Evaluation Factor – Measurable

  • Score 30-May-25: Unchanged at 4 of 5
  • Decision: Meets intent of the question. No additional input needed.
  • Rationale: Milestones are clear and quantifiable.

Q5: Evaluation Factor – Accountable

  • Score 30-May-25: Increased from 3 to 4 of 5
  • Decision: Meets intent of the question. No additional input needed.
  • Rationale: See below
  • Per Grok: @MrRightNow_Tips
    is a crypto-savvy community builder, hyping on-chain innovation with Caldera and $ERA, believing believers always win big. MrRightNow_Tips hasn’t shared any recent posts, leaving us curious about their next hot tip or witty insight! @MrRightNow_Tips is an active X user with a focus on cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and community engagement. Their posts reveal a strong enthusiasm for decentralized finance (DeFi), layer-1 and layer-2 blockchain solutions, and specific projects like Caldera, Magic Newton, Mitosis, and ApeChain. They position themselves as a community builder, often sharing insights, project updates, and shoutouts to collaborators, while maintaining a motivational and positive tone.
  • Per Grok: @0xxStorm, a passionate builder on Ape Chain, dives deep into DeFi, championing $SO and @0xSoulProtocol for their genuine focus on people, access, and ownership—eagerly spotting game-changing gems like @wallchain_xyz. Role in Ecosystem: @0xxStorm acts as a hype generator and community advocate, likely aiming to boost visibility and adoption of @0xSoulProtocol , a common strategy among DeFi supporters on X. @0xxStorm ’s posts reveal a passionate, promotional stance toward @0xSoulProtocol , emphasizing its fundraising success ($1M to $4M), community strength, and transformative potential in omnichain DeFi. Their enthusiastic tone, use of emojis, and calls to action suggest a role as a community cheerleader, driving hype and engagement. This aligns with broader DeFi trends toward interoperability and community-driven growth.

Q6: Evaluation Factor – Realistic

  • Score 30-May-25: Increased from 3 to 4 of 5
  • Decision: Meets intent of the question. No additional input needed.
  • Rationale: Ties training to asset creation in Vox Edit, experience creation in Game Maker, and SIP training in DAO with of students at University of Lagos and the University of Ibadan. Please see Q3 additional input on this. Group pictures of the class and videos of teaching taking place will be required to unlock payment in Milestones. Please confirm that you are comfortable with the criteria I described that will be necessary to unlock payment. If not, I’m willing to have that discussion with you.

Q7: Evaluation Factor – Timely

  • Score 30-May-25: Unchanged at 4 of 5
  • Decision: Meets intent of the question. No additional input needed.
  • Rationale: Matches Q3 and Q4. To unlock payment associated with Q4, documented evidence of the curriculum, trainings, partnerships, and certifications will be needed. Please ensure you assemble this supporting documentation as you implement the project. Please confirm that you are comfortable with the criteria I described that will be necessary to unlock payment. If not, I’m willing to have that discussion with you.

Q8: Evaluation Factor – Disclosure

  • Score 30-May-25: Unchanged at 4 of 5
  • Decision: Meets intent of the question. No additional input needed.
  • Rationale: Explanation of the “CRYPTO ELITES DISCUSSION GROUP :gem_stone:” is that they are aspiring developers, designers, and entrepreneurs who are affiliated with various universities and tech communities in Nigeria. While the name and original imagery generated skepticism about the consistency with explanation provided, this additional input does raise to a level that is acceptable, and the adjusted imagery is now consistent with explanation of a learning group. The effort to create a website is noted and appreciated.

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Good evening,

I am not associated with any other submissions on the SandBox Grant programme. I’m keen on providing all the necessary information on this submission so I can get to work.

What I meant in the Evaluation factor in Question 3, was that I would request for a tutorial from the SandBox Ecosystem on how to create voxel art. There are a good number of African students with the basic knowledge of 3D design/animation and on this grant I would provide them with the proper tools and information which will contribute explicitly to the project.

Also in Q5, I’m not an artist, neither do I have the knowledge of how to create voxel art, but with my adept knowledge of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology and the right support from the SandBox Grant Programme, I’ll do my best to impact these skills to African students which will in turn open them to more opportunities like internships, web3 jobs and other gigs.

I am comfortable with the criteria of taking group pictures of the class, and videos of teaching taking place to be able to unlock payment for each milestone, However the first milestone payment needs to be effected once grant is approved which will put the project in motion.

I am also comfortable to provide documented evidence of the curriculum, training, partnerships and certifications as the project is implemented.

Thank you for your timely assistance…

Happy New Month!

Wisdom Alaribe