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 initiative comes as cryptocurrency fraud increasingly targets vulnerable individuals through sophisticated online manipulation and fake investment platforms, with the firm expecting this type of fraud to continue growing in 2026.
The scholarship calls for eligible students from accredited colleges, universities, or graduate schools across the United States to write a 500- to 1,000-word essay proposing actionable strategies. 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 now open and must be submitted by September 15, 2026, with interested students able to apply on the firm's scholarship page.
The firm's cryptocurrency hacking and theft lawyers have seen firsthand the devastating effects of cryptocurrency fraud, which has become a significant portion of their caseload. Courtney M. Werning, Esq., of Meyer Wilson Werning explains that the scholarship aims to raise awareness while warning the American public through college-aged applicants about the severity of the problem. "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," Werning stated.
This scholarship is part of Meyer Wilson Werning's broader efforts to combat financial fraud, which include 11 Continuing Legal Education sessions conducted last year and appearances in publications like USA Today to educate professionals and the public about prevention. The firm has over 75 years of combined experience helping individuals recover financial losses caused by fraud and misconduct, having successfully recovered more than $350 million on behalf of clients.
For cryptocurrency-related cases specifically, Meyer Wilson Werning's team works to hold scammers accountable in situations involving fraudulent exchanges, phishing schemes, and fake platforms. The scholarship represents a proactive approach to addressing what the firm identifies as a growing threat to financial security, particularly for vulnerable populations who may be less familiar with digital investment risks.
