By Women. For Girls. For the Future.
Led entirely by women, Osaide Foundation for Girls in STEM is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education for girls and underrepresented communities in Nigeria.
From our founder to our administrators, we are women committed to providing educational support, resources, and strategic partnerships that equip the next generation of girls and women to thrive in STEM careers.
Impact in Action
Explore moments from our scholarship awards and events.
From hands-on workshops to mentorship sessions and school collaborations,
See how we’re equipping girls across Nigeria with the skills, confidence, and resources to thrive in technology, science, engineering, and mathematics.
Breaking Barriers
See how STEM scholarships for young women in Nigeria are opening doors for them to pursue careers in technology, science, and engineering.
Beyond Our Core Mission
While focused on STEM scholarships for girls in Nigeria, we also provide limited support to boys facing severe hardship in exceptional circumstances.
About the Founders
Engr. Dr. Patricia Nekpen Opene-Odili
Engr. Dr. Patricia Nekpen Opene-Odili, FNSE, FNICE, FNIM, FICIArb is a distinguished engineer, corporate leader, and dedicated advocate for advancing girls in STEM. With a career defined by technical excellence and strategic leadership, she has broken barriers in engineering while championing opportunities for the next generation.
As Managing Partner of Saide Consultants Limited and Founder of Osaide Foundation for Girls in STEM, she combines professional expertise with a deep commitment to mentorship and education. A former President of the Association of Professional Women Engineers in Nigeria (APWEN) and Fellow of several respected institutions, she has held influential roles within the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and COREN.
Through her leadership, Dr. Opene-Odili continues to expand access, inspire confidence, and shape a future where more girls are empowered to lead and thrive in science, engineering, and technology.
Frances Naza Ihenacho
Frances is a product manager and technologist driven by a deep belief that access to opportunity should never be limited by gender or circumstance.
Holding a BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Frances brings the perspective of a woman who has navigated STEM from the inside — understanding both the technical world and the barriers that too often stand between talented girls and the careers they deserve.
In her professional life, Frances is a product manager with experience spanning B2B SaaS, technology integrations, and data-driven product development.
At Osaide, Frances has played an active role in shaping the Foundation's operational systems, scholarship processes, and strategic partnerships. She brings the same rigour and clarity of thought to the Foundation's work that she applies in her professional career: identifying the right problem, designing the right solution, and measuring what matters.
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