Sonja Clauson Scholarship

The Sonja Clauson Scholarship was established through a bequest from the estate of Sonja Kay Clauson in 2011 to provide scholarships and minimum maintenance to deserving, underprivileged, and intellectually qualified children who are members of a federally-recognized Native American tribe or who have at least one parent who is a member of a federally ­recognized Native American tribe. Preference is for students majoring in the College of Music. Sonja Kay Clauson graduated from the University of Colorado School of Music with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1961.

How to Apply
To apply for consideration, you must:

• Complete the CU Boulder Scholarship Application by the posted deadline.

This scholarship aims to support the lived and individual experiences and achievements of students are members of a federally recognized Native American tribe or who have at least one parent who is a member of a federally ­recognized Native American tribe. This scholarship is open to qualified CU Boulder applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, political philosophy, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in accordance with state, federal, and Regent law.