Meyer Wilson Werning, a law firm specializing in investment fraud recovery, has announced the Meyer Wilson Werning Cryptocurrency Fraud Awareness Scholarship, offering $2,500 to a student who submits an essay proposing real-world solutions to combat cryptocurrency investment fraud. The scholarship aims to raise awareness about the growing threat 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 write a 500- to 1,000-word essay that includes at least three actionable strategies to reduce 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.
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. Werning noted that cryptocurrency fraud has become a significant portion of the firm's caseload and is expected to continue growing in 2026.
The firm's cryptocurrency hacking and theft lawyers have seen firsthand the devastating effects of these scams, which often involve fraudulent exchanges, phishing schemes, and fake platforms. Beyond the scholarship, Meyer Wilson Werning has conducted 11 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions and appeared 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 that govern investor disputes nationwide.
For more details on the scholarship application process and eligibility requirements, students can visit the firm's scholarship page.
