Meyer Wilson Werning, a law firm specializing in financial fraud recovery, has announced the creation of the Meyer Wilson Werning Cryptocurrency Fraud Awareness Scholarship. The $2,500 award will support one 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.
Applicants 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. The scholarship aims to raise awareness about the growing threat of cryptocurrency fraud, which the firm's cryptocurrency hacking and theft lawyers have seen devastate victims through sophisticated online manipulation and fake investment platforms.
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 intergenerational 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.'
The firm expects cryptocurrency fraud to continue its upward trajectory in 2026, as it has become a significant portion of their caseload. In addition to 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.
Meyer Wilson Werning has over 75 years of combined experience and has recovered more than $350 million for clients. The firm's efforts, including this scholarship, aim to protect individuals through public education, legal action, and initiatives that encourage proactive measures against fraud.
