Celebrating a Legacy of Impact: Honouring Dr. Dan Andreae’s Transformative Support

On November 21, 2025, Humber Polytechnic celebrated an extraordinary milestone in student achievement and donor generosity. The annual Dr. Dan Andreae Scholarship Celebration brought together this year’s award recipients – along with past scholars, faculty, and leadership – to recognize the life-changing impact of Dr. Andreae’s longstanding commitment to student success.

Fondly known as ‘Dr. Dan’, the event was filled with meaningful conversations, proud smiles and a powerful exchange between a donor who deeply believes in education and the students whose futures he is proudly supporting.

Scholarship recipient Isaac Opoku Mensah also shared words of gratitude expressing the impact of Dr. Andreae’s support on his life and studies: “As a young Black man who journeyed all the way from the Gold Coast of Africa to pursue my education in Canada, this achievement means more to me than words can describe,” said Isaac. “This scholarship has done more than provide financial relief – it has reminded me that perseverance, faith, and kindness still exist in the world.”

Over the last decade, Dr. Andreae’s generosity has supported 318 scholarships and bursaries to students across the Faculties of Health & Life Sciences, Social and Community Services, and Liberal Arts & Sciences.

Many students shared how Dr. Dan’s scholarships eased financial hardship, strengthened their confidence, encouraged them to carry on with their studies, and opened pathways in their budding careers. Their stories also demonstrate the powerful ripple effect of Dr. Andreae’s support by enabling them to achieve their full potential in their chosen fields.

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