COLUMBUS, OH, February 23, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Cryptocurrency fraud increasingly targets vulnerable individuals through sophisticated online manipulation and fake investment platforms. To combat this growing issue, Meyer Wilson Werning has announced the Meyer Wilson Werning Cryptocurrency Fraud Awareness Scholarship, offering $2,500 in financial support to a deserving student.

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 real-world solutions to reduce cryptocurrency investment fraud.

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. Interested students can apply on the firm's scholarship page and must include their essay, proof of enrollment, and unofficial transcripts.

The cryptocurrency hacking and theft lawyers at Meyer Wilson Werning have seen firsthand the devastating effects of cryptocurrency fraud. The scholarship aims to raise awareness and protect individuals through public education, legal action, and initiatives like this scholarship.

"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," Courtney M. Werning, Esq., of Meyer Wilson Werning explains. "We expect cryptocurrency fraud to continue to grow in 2026 as it has become a significant portion of our caseload."

Meyer Wilson Werning'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.

Students interested in applying for the scholarship can find more details on the application process and eligibility requirements by visiting the firm's scholarship page.

About Meyer Wilson Werning

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.

Courtney M. Werning, Esq., a partner at the firm, serves on the Public Investors Advocate Bar Association (PIABA) Board of Directors and the FINRA National Arbitration and Mediation Committee (NAMC). Her work helps shape the rules and processes that govern investor disputes nationwide, advancing the firm's commitment to safeguarding investors from financial misconduct.

For cryptocurrency-related cases, Meyer Wilson Werning's team works to hold scammers accountable in situations involving fraudulent exchanges, phishing schemes, and fake platforms.

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