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    Melker Schörling scholarship

    The Melker Schörling scholarship offers our front line employees the opportunity to develop professional knowledge and experience in an international setting.

    Qualification

    Who can apply?

    The scholarship is offered annually to four or five employees who consistently make a difference for our clients every day and have the potential to grow within the organization.

    Applicants should be part of the front line workforce who, through actions big and small, demonstrate how they make a difference for our clients.

    To qualify, a candidate should prepare a brief statement describing an event or experience where they prevented a loss, damage or harm in their role by living our purpose and values.

    The applicant must be able to communicate in English.

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    What does the scholarship entail?

    Candidates are invited to choose subjects that they feel would deepen their security knowledge and expertise and that would prove useful upon return to their original location.

    The scholarship period is normally 3–5 days, including travel time, depending on the nature of the area of study.

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    Application process

    How does application work?

    Applications opened on September 16. Applicants should submit their written application to their immediate manager before October 16, 2026.

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      Submit application

      Applicants must submit their written application to their immediate manager before the deadline. The application is then immediately passed on to the Country HR, together with letter of recommendation(s). The Country HR will forward applications to Divisional HR/Cluster HR as soon as possible.

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      Selecting scholar nominees

      Divisional HR/Cluster HR, together with Divisional President/Cluster President, will select 1–3 candidates for the Melker Schörling Scholarship and forward to the CEO/CFO office.

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      Selecting and announcing the winners

      The Board of Directors of Securitas AB makes the final decision of who will be the selected candidates for the scholarship at the Board of Directors meeting in December. The candidates will be informed at the latest before year-end if they are accepted or not.

    Meet our scholars

    Meet our previous scholars and dive into their inspiring stories. Learn more about what it's like to work at Securitas and explore examples of exciting career opportunities we offer.

    I teach many leadership courses and often talk about being part of something bigger than our individual sites. This felt like a chance to experience that firsthand, build new networks, and learn how other areas approach training and development, particularly within healthcare security.

    Amber LeClare-Sharpless
    Amber LeClare-Sharpless Scholar 2026

    This opportunity enabled me to gain valuable insights into handling a wide range of professional situations and to apply these learnings to further develop my expertise and advance my career.

    Dimitrios Antoniadis
    Dimitrios Antoniadis Scholar 2026

    I gained valuable insight into how security services are delivered in Germany and how different legal, cultural and operational environments shape the profession. The differences were eye-opening and broadened my perspective on how the same company can successfully operate across different markets.

    Amythest K. Torres
    Amythest K. Torres Scholar 2026

    The scholarship programme offers the opportunity to learn from different perspectives, discover innovative approaches and exchange best practices with professionals from other countries and backgrounds.

    Vanina Aleksandrova
    Vanina Aleksandrova Scholar 2026

    I wanted to gain new experiences, insights and influences to help broaden my views on the potential of technology.

    Juha Pieviläinen
    Juha Pieviläinen Scholar 2026

    I’m highly motivated to grow within the company and am committed to expanding my understanding of our various departments and services.

    Tanji Fountain
    Tanji Fountain Scholar 2025

    This is a brilliant way to enhance my knowledge and experience on my topics of interest. It would give me a chance to build a strong network, which will help me towards progression in my career.

    Nareen Rafiq
    Nareen Rafiq Scholar 2025

    I wanted to broaden my knowledge of how Securitas operates and to experience how I can bring back knowledge to share with my team and to strengthen the way we build and maintain our relationships with our peers and clients.

    Peter Corral
    Peter Corral Scholar 2025

    By getting further education and exposure to other aspects of security, my goal was to deepen my understanding of security operations, enhance my skills, and broaden my career opportunities within Securitas.

    Christopher Cardenas
    Christopher Cardenas Scholar 2024

    I saw this scholarship as a fantastic opportunity to meet more likeminded people with a passion for progress and to learn new ways in which we can keep our clients and their properties safe.

    Rhiannon Waddon
    Rhiannon Waddon Scholar 2024

    This was an opportunity to expand my knowledge and learn from colleagues abroad. Knowledge is power, which could only add value to my professional and personal life.

    Laura Cazenave
    Laura Cazenave Scholar 2023

    People’s different experiences are the most valuable. I talked to them, listened to their business perspectives, learned about security services and gained tips to improve my intelligence skills.

    Esteban Jerez Martínez
    Esteban Jerez Martínez Scholar 2023

    I wanted to deepen my knowledge of security work in the harbour environment, and this was a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit the largest port in Europe. It was also a great opportunity to meet experienced colleagues in person.

    Aki Lehto
    Aki Lehto Scholar 2023

    I wanted to benefit from global exposure to help myself develop and hone my professional skills and ultimately bring this knowledge to my local teams in Australia.

    Muhammad Adeel
    Muhammad Adeel Scholar 2020

    This was an excellent opportunity to deepen my knowledge of specific services to gain a better understanding and add value for clients, which will help to improve our operations and business results in Thailand.

    Akin Phaichayont
    Akin Phaichayont Scholar 2020

    About

    History and purpose of the scholarship

    The scholarship was established in 1992, the Melker Schörling Scholarship was created when Melker Schörling left his position as President and CEO to become Chairman of the Board. The purpose of the scholarship is to offer international training opportunities within a specific area/topic in a country where Securitas operates.

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