Cherokee Youth Leadership Programs

Youth leadership and recognition programs including the Tribal Youth Council (ages 15-22), Miss Cherokee, Junior Miss Cherokee, Trail of Tears Awards, and the National Youth Choir.

AvailableNationwide

Operated byTribal

Who qualifies

Citizens of this tribe

Cherokee Nation citizens in the specified age ranges. Selection is competitive for council and ambassador roles.

How to apply

Phone

Call Cherokee Nation Education Services at 918-453-5000 ext. 5286 for the current cohort application windows.

Where it's available

Open to Cherokee youth nationwide

Tahlequah, OK

Get in touch

Phone918-453-5000 Websitewww.cherokee.org/all-services/education-services/youth-leadership

OfficeTahlequah, OK

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Cherokee Youth Leadership Programs

Youth leadership and recognition programs including the Tribal Youth Council (ages 15-22), Miss Cherokee, Junior Miss Cherokee, Trail of Tears Awards, and the National Youth Choir.

Who's eligible

Tribal Citizens Only

Cherokee Nation citizens in the specified age ranges. Selection is competitive for council and ambassador roles.

Where it's offered

Nationwide

Open to Cherokee youth nationwide

Location:

Tahlequah, OK

How to apply

Call Cherokee Nation Education Services at 918-453-5000 ext. 5286 for the current cohort application windows.

Phone

Contact

Phone: 918-453-5000

Last verified against the official source on 2026-05-05.