Gustaf Fröding Scholarship

Gustaf Fröding was a poet from Värmland who studied literature at Uppsala University. In 1903, Uppsala Student Union created the Uppsala Student Union Fröding Fund to support the ailing poet. After his death, it was converted into a literature scholarship, and over the years the sum has accumulated to become one of Sweden's largest literature scholarships. The winner is chosen by the members of the Uppsala Student Union. All members should have received an email with a link to the vote.

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The jury for the Gustaf Fröding Scholarship nominates

• Alva Dahl
• Amanda Svensson
• Annika Norlin

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Introduction of the nominees

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Amanda Svensson

Amanda Svensson is an author from Arlöv. She made her debut in 2008 with the novel Hey Dolly and has released several novels since then. Her novels have received numerous awards, both in Sweden and internationally.

Notable works: Hey Dolly (2008), A System So Magnificent That It Dazzles (2019), The Telegraph of the Soul (2023)

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Alva Dahl

Alva Dahl is a translator, prose poet, and author from Järna. She made her debut with their short story in 2014 and has since written several novels and translated many books. She has taught at both Uppsala University and Stockholm University.

Notable works: Pregnancy (2023), Taking Root in Transformation (2021), translations

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Annika Norlin

Annika Norlin is a singer-songwriter, author, and journalist from Östersund. Her first album was released in 2005 under the stage name Hello Saferide, and she has also published music such as Säkert!(Sure!). Her fiction debut was in 2020 with a collection of short stories.

Notable works: The Stack (2023), Sure!