Meyer Wilson Werning, a law firm specializing in financial fraud recovery, has announced the Meyer Wilson Werning Cryptocurrency Fraud Awareness Scholarship. The scholarship offers $2,500 to a student from an accredited U.S. college, university, or graduate school who submits a 500- to 1,000-word essay proposing real-world solutions to reduce cryptocurrency investment fraud. The initiative aims to combat the growing threat of cryptocurrency fraud, which increasingly targets vulnerable individuals through sophisticated online manipulation and fake investment platforms.
Eligible students must include at least three actionable strategies to combat fraud, one personal action they could take to protect their families or communities, and an explanation of why their proposed solutions would succeed. Applications are open until September 15, 2026, and must be submitted via the firm's scholarship page, along with proof of enrollment and unofficial transcripts.
The cryptocurrency hacking and theft lawyers at Meyer Wilson Werning have witnessed the devastating effects of cryptocurrency fraud firsthand. The scholarship aims to raise awareness and protect individuals through public education, legal action, and initiatives like this scholarship. "We're raising awareness of that fact while simultaneously warning the American public, through the college-aged applicants, of how bad this is. People should be checking in on their parents and grandparents right now," said Courtney M. Werning, Esq., a partner at Meyer Wilson Werning. "We expect cryptocurrency fraud to continue to grow in 2026 as it has become a significant portion of our caseload."
Meyer Wilson Werning's broader efforts include 11 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions conducted last year and appearances in publications like USA Today to educate professionals and the public about financial fraud prevention. The firm has over 75 years of combined experience and has recovered more than $350 million on behalf of clients. Courtney M. Werning serves on the Public Investors Advocate Bar Association (PIABA) Board of Directors and the FINRA National Arbitration and Mediation Committee (NAMC), helping shape rules and processes that govern investor disputes nationwide.
Students interested in applying for the scholarship can find more details on the application process and eligibility requirements by visiting the firm's scholarship page.
