Meyer Wilson Werning, a law firm specializing in financial fraud recovery, has announced the Meyer Wilson Werning Cryptocurrency Fraud Awareness Scholarship, offering $2,500 to a student who proposes actionable strategies to combat cryptocurrency investment fraud. The scholarship is open to eligible students enrolled in accredited U.S. colleges, universities, or graduate schools.
Applicants must submit a 500- to 1,000-word essay that includes 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. The application deadline is September 15, 2026. Students can apply via the firm's scholarship page and must provide their essay, proof of enrollment, and unofficial transcripts.
Courtney M. Werning, Esq., a partner at Meyer Wilson Werning, emphasized the importance of raising awareness: "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 noted that cryptocurrency fraud continues to grow and now constitutes a significant portion of the firm's caseload.
The cryptocurrency hacking and theft lawyers at Meyer Wilson Werning have witnessed the devastating effects of such fraud firsthand. Beyond the scholarship, the firm has conducted 11 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions and contributed to publications like USA Today to educate professionals and the public about financial fraud prevention.
Meyer Wilson Werning has over 75 years of combined experience and has recovered more than $350 million for clients affected by fraud and misconduct. The firm remains dedicated to protecting investors and raising awareness about financial scams through initiatives like this scholarship.
