The examination presupposes a minimum of two years' study in a secondary school or its equivalent. Not open to native speakers or students who have studied abroad for more than one month. 

The 2016 Lope de Vega Prize and the 2016 Gabriela Mistral Prize were won by the following students:

Samuel Orenstein;

Aurelie Schaison;

Tara Srinivas.

Congratulations to all 3 from the Department of Hispanic Studies.