RYANN COMBE
Union Scholarship Celebration 2025
Brighter Because of U
The Union Scholarship Program
The Union Scholarship Program was created to support historically underrepresented students to fund their education and persist in higher education. In alignment with the mission of the Union, these scholarships aim to promote leadership and community engagement within our campus and beyond.
Since 2011, we have awarded over 285 scholarships totaling over $990,000. This year, we will hit $1,000,000 awarded in scholarships. Celebrate with us at our 14th annual Union Scholarship Celebration.
Theme Video: Brighter Because of U
This video was created to introduce the theme of our annual Union Scholarship Celebration Fundraiser event, where we fundraise for scholarships. This year, the theme was "Brighter Because of U," and the 2025 Union Scholarship Recipients were asked, "Who Brightens Your World?"
Coordinated, filmed, and edited by Ryann Combe.
Thank U Donors 2025
This video was created to thank the donors of the Union Scholarship Fund and was played at our annual Union Scholarship Celebration Fundraiser.
Coordinated, filmed, and edited by Ryann Combe.
Sustainability and Environmental Activism:
Tiare Couto Memorial Scholarship
We sat down with Laura Johnson, Tiare Couto's mom, who shared Tiare's childhood, lifestyle, and wishes for the Sustainability and Environmental Activism: Tiare Couto Memorial Scholarship.
Coordinated, filmed, and edited by Ryann Combe.
Surprise Video for the 2025 Union Scholarship Recipients
We contacted mentors, parents, friends, & family, and asked them how the 2025 Union Scholarship Recipients brightened their world.
Coordinated, filmed, and edited by Ryann Combe.
Scholarship Celebration Invitations
What started as a vision, became an invitation that literally reflects our theme. These invitations were a shimmering acrylic piece with a holographic glow. When light touches it, the colors shift like the unique brilliance of each recipient we're celebrating. I wanted everyone who opened up an envelope to see a reflection of the theme in their own hands.
To make sure these invitations arrived in perfect condition, I coordinated mailing logistics and even had them hand-canceled at the post office so they wouldn't crack through the mailing machines. Every invitation was stamped and handled with care 💖