Q1 – Name of Your Grant
Sandbox University Metaverse Tour + Hackathon Series.
Q2 – Total Grant Amount in USD ($)
$18,900
Q3 – Evaluation Factor – Specific
SheExcels Daily proposes a university campus tour across Nigeria to onboard students into The Sandbox ecosystem while teaching Web3 fundamentals and metaverse creation.
Project Features:
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Virtual and In-person workshops introducing Sandbox and creator tools (Game Maker, avatars, assets).
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Hands-on building sessions and mini hackathons to encourage immediate creation.
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A documentary-style video capturing workshops, hackathons, and student stories.
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A follow-up community funnel for ongoing engagement, mentorship, and publishing of student projects.
Objectives:
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Educate and onboard the next generation of creators, developers, and innovators into The Sandbox ecosystem.
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Expand global awareness and participation in Sandbox.
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Strengthen long-term community development.
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Empower young people, including women, to take their first steps into Web3 and metaverse building.
Q4 – Evaluation Factor – Measurable Milestones
Milestone 1 – Planning & Partnerships (20%) $3,780
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Identify and secure 3 universities for the tour.
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Confirm partnerships and approvals from university administration.
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Outline workshop curriculum, hackathon structure, and Sandbox learning modules.
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Begin logistics planning and initial media coverage.
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Set up online presence: event pages, and pre-event teasers.
Milestone 2 – Team & Resource Setup (20%) $3,780
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Recruit event team: facilitators, assistants, and project managers.
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Arrange travel and accommodation logistics for team and equipment.
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Finalize branding materials, banners, shirts, and printed workshop guides.
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Confirm documentary crew availability and pre-production planning.
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Launch online promotional campaign: social media posts, X spaces, short videos, and student engagement contests to build anticipation.
Milestone 3 – Pre-Tour Preparations & Promotions (20%) $3,780
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Conduct workshop dry runs and test hackathon challenges.
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Prepare Sandbox tools and tutorial materials.
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Online engagement: run AMA sessions, teaser content, polls, and quizzes to generate buzz and pre-register students.
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Collaborate with student influencers to amplify reach.
Milestone 4 – University Tour & Hackathons (30%) $5,670
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Conduct 3 in-person workshops across 3 selected universities.
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Execute mini hackathons, reward winners, and gather student participation data.
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Record workshops and hackathons for documentary purposes.
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Engage 300–600 students and onboard them to Sandbox tools.
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Generate live online buzz: livestream key sessions, post short-form content (Reels/TikTok/X), and encourage students to share their creations on social media.
Milestone 5 – Post-Tour Impact & Community Expansion (10%) $1,890
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Produce and edit high-quality videos and documentary.
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Publish an onboarding impact report with engagement metrics, gender inclusivity stats, and student outcomes.
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Integrate students into SheExcels Daily ongoing mentorship and community funnel.
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Online amplification: share documentary snippets, student testimonials, and recap content across DAO channels and social media to maximize reach and engagement.
Q5 – Evaluation Factor – Accountable
Primary Contact:
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Amaka Joyce — Founder, SheExcels Daily | Sandbox DAO Contributor | Web3 content writer | Responsible for overall execution, and community engagement.
Linkedin: Amaka Joyce | LinkedIn, X: Amaka Joyce🌸 (@AmieWind) / X
Secondary Contact:
- [Charles Nnamdi – Design Lead, works on all things design at SheExcels Daily, also responsible for creative direction.
LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesnnamdi/), X: (https://x.com/Charlesnnamdi)
Q6 – Evaluation Factor – Realistic Impact on The Sandbox Ecosystem
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Student Onboarding: Directly engages university students in Sandbox ecosystem tools and creator community.
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Creator Activation: Supports the creation and publishing of 50 - 80 new Sandbox projects.
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Diversity & Inclusion: Encourages female participation in the Web3 and metaverse ecosystem.
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DAO Visibility: Provides high-quality documentary content promoting The Sandbox and SandboxDAO’s mission.
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Long-Term Community Growth: Builds a pipeline of engaged skilled students who can participate in future Sandbox initiatives.
Q7 – Evaluation Factor – Timely Timeline
Month 1 (Milestone 1) – Planning & Partnerships: University approvals, curriculum design, logistics planning, and initial media preparation.
Month 2 (Milestone 2) – Team & Resource Setup: Recruit facilitators and project team, finalize branding and materials, arrange travel/logistics, and launch online promotion.
Month 3 & 4 (Milestones 3 & 4) – Pre-Tour Preparation & University Tour: Final workshop prep, online engagement campaigns, and execution of in-person workshops and hackathons across 3 universities with live content capture.
Month 4 (Milestone 5) – Post-Tour Impact: Documentary production, onboarding impact report, community integration, and post-event amplification across DAO and social channels.
Q8 – Evaluation Factor – Disclosure
Who Benefits:
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The Sandbox DAO: Gains a tested university-based onboarding model, scalable for future SDGP grants.
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University Students: Access to hands-on Web3/Metaverse education, Sandbox tools, and hackathon experience.
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SheExcels Daily: Strengthens visibility as an educational community builder in the Sandbox ecosystem.
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Partner Universities: Showcase innovation and provide students with high-impact learning opportunities.
References / Links:
- SheExcels Daily social media: https://x.com/SheExcelsDaily?s=20
How did you hear about the Sandbox DAO Grants Program?
I’m a community member and previous grantee.
Link to previous grant: 
Application #43 SheExcels Daily: Onboarding More Women into Web3 through The Sandbox DAO - CLOSED: The Sandbox DAO Grant Program / CLOSED: Community Engagement - The Sandbox DAO
