The law firm Meyer Wilson Werning has announced the Meyer Wilson Werning Cryptocurrency Fraud Awareness Scholarship, offering $2,500 to a student who proposes real-world solutions to reduce cryptocurrency investment fraud. The scholarship is part of the firm's broader efforts to combat the rising tide of cryptocurrency scams, which increasingly target vulnerable individuals through sophisticated online manipulation and fake investment platforms.
Eligible students from accredited colleges, universities, or graduate schools across the United States are invited to submit a 500- to 1,000-word essay. The essay must include at least three actionable strategies to combat fraud, one personal action the student could take to protect their families or communities, and an explanation of why their proposed solutions would succeed. Applications are open now and must be submitted by September 15, 2026. Interested students can apply on the firm's scholarship page, providing their essay, proof of enrollment, and unofficial transcripts.
Courtney M. Werning, Esq., a partner at Meyer Wilson Werning, emphasized the importance of the initiative. "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," she said. "We expect cryptocurrency fraud to continue to grow in 2026 as it has become a significant portion of our caseload."
The cryptocurrency hacking and theft lawyers at Meyer Wilson Werning have seen firsthand the devastating effects of cryptocurrency fraud. The firm'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.
Meyer Wilson Werning has over 75 years of combined experience helping individuals recover financial losses caused by fraud and misconduct. The firm has successfully recovered more than $350 million on behalf of its clients and remains dedicated to protecting investors and raising awareness about financial scams. For cryptocurrency-related cases, the firm's team works to hold scammers accountable in situations involving fraudulent exchanges, phishing schemes, and fake platforms.
