Stellenbosch University International

𝐒𝐔 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐀 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬

Students from Stellenbosch University (SU) and learners from schools supported by the Confucius Institute at Stellenbosch University (CISU) delivered outstanding performances at the 2026 South African national finals of the prestigious Chinese Bridge Chinese language competitions.

Representing the CISU, participants competed against top contestants from universities, schools and Confucius Institutes across South Africa, earning a total of one first prize. One second prize, two third prizes and four merit awards. The results positioned CISU among the country’s top-performing Confucius Institutes in terms of both participation and achievement.

The “Chinese Bridge” competition is one of the world’s largest international Chinese language competitions. It allows learners and students to showcase their Chinese language skills, cultural knowledge and performance abilities. The first-place winners of the national competitions are flown to attend the global finals in China and will receive scholarships to study in China.

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𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚: https://tinyurl.com/6k9sb6m2

𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Observed annually on 16 June, National Youth Day highlights the impact of South African youth in driving societal change. In the context of international higher education, connecting these local perspectives with global student networks and intercultural exchange plays a vital role in shaping the global world.

We wish our campus community a safe and restful public holiday as we observe this day tomorrow!

From 8 - 12 June 2026, Marlo van Wyk, Administrator for Marketing and Communication at Stellenbosch University International, participated in the 2026 International Week hosted by Hochschule Koblenz at the RheinAhrCampus in Remagen, Germany. The week focused on staff and student internationalisation, bringing together both academic and administrative higher education professionals from Albania, Canada, India, Italy, Türkiye and South Africa to share best practices and foster global networks.

A key highlight of the programme was International Day held on 10 June. During this event, Marlo participated in a dedicated study abroad fair, engaging directly with prospective students to provide information regarding study abroad opportunities at Stellenbosch University.

Under the theme "Internationalise Yourself", the programme further featured workshops centered on project management from a global perspective. These sessions integrated participating staff with student classroom environments, facilitating a direct exchange of insights on the necessity of internationalisation strategies and the application of global project coordination principles.

"Participating in this international week has significantly expanded my intercultural repertoire," Marlo noted. "Engaging with diverse perspectives reinforces the immense value of global exchange, demonstrating how vital intercultural competence is for driving meaningful collaboration in higher education."

𝐑𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚

SU postgraduate students are invited to apply for the Rhodes Scholarship for Southern Africa. This scholarship offers postgraduate students the opportunity to pursue fully funded Master’s or Doctoral studies at the University of Oxford.

Administered by the Rhodes Trust, this scholarship programme covers all university tuition fees, an annual living stipend, return air travel, and health insurance. The scholarship covers any full-time postgraduate course offered by the University of Oxford.

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Application Deadline: 3 August 2026

Application information: https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/applications/southern-africa/

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐀𝐃𝐂 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐬𝐜𝐡 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲

Are you an international undergraduate student from the SADC region currently studying at Stellenbosch University? This is your opportunity to apply for financial support towards your studies in 2026.

𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞: R50 000 per award

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲?
International undergraduate students from SADC member countries who will be in:
✔️ 2nd Year of study in 2026
✔️ 3rd Year of study in 2026
✔️ 4th Year of study in 2026 (of a four-year programme)

Eligible SADC countries include:
Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, Eswatini, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

📅 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: Friday, 24 July 2026 at 16:00

📧 Enquiries:
Email: [email protected]
Subject line: SADC Bursary + Surname + Student Number

Apply here:https://files.su.ac.za/public/su-international/documents/2026-06/2026-bursary-undergraduate-international-sadc-students.pdf

Ms. Erika Potgieter, Lecturer in Mathematics Education, from the Faculty of Education, recently returned from the Erasmus+ International Teaching Week in Koper, Slovenia, and shared her reflections on the value of the experience:

"Representing the Faculty of Education at the University of Primorska was a deeply transformative experience. This mobility highlights exactly why academic staff should embrace these global opportunities.”

Key highlights from Potgieter’s trip included:

- Delivering a formal presentation on mathematics education to international delegates and students within the class of Slovenia’s Minister of Education, Prof. Dr. Darjo Felda.

- Establishing vital linkages with counterparts from Slovenia, India, Uzbekistan, and the Czech Republic for future research and student exchange partnerships.

- Visiting local schools and kindergartens to gain firsthand insights into multilingual education and assessment to enrich teaching practices back home.