The mission of the Carmen Jimenez Pride Memorial Endowed Scholarship is to honor the legacy of Carmen Jimenez-Pride by empowering and supporting African American women pursuing undergraduate degrees in Social Work at the University of South Carolina and Benedict College. Guided by Carmen’s lifelong commitment to service, cultural humility, and trauma-informed care, the scholarship seeks to invest in the next generation of compassionate, innovative, and socially conscious leaders who will advance equity, healing, and advocacy in diverse communities.