The Teachers of Successful Students (T.O.S.S.) Institute June 3-4, 2020, has been canceled.

All Cherokee Nation Scholarships, the deadline has been extended to June 26, 2020.

Camp Cherokee day camp scheduled for July 27-30 and residential camp scheduled for July 26-31 has been canceled.

Scholarship waiting list being accepted, June 16-June 29, 2021, 11:59 pm, CST.

Apply for the 2022-2023 Cherokee Nation Scholarship programs via the Gadugi Portal

To Register for the Cherokee Nation College Resource Center Virtual College Fair, October 12 & 13th, 2021, please click here.  Deadline to register is October 11, 2021 at 5:00pm CST

Concurrent Enrollment Scholarship
Scholarship program for registered Cherokee citizens who are high school juniors or seniors who are taking required general education courses at a college or university while still in high school. Applicants living outside the Cherokee Nation Reservation or Contiguous area (see map on reverse side) are not eligible. Private and proprietary institutions are not eligible. 

Chief and Deputy Chief Honor Awards
A one-time scholarship program for registered Cherokee citizens who are high school seniors who have been named as the Valedictorian or Salutatorian or a rank of 1 or 2 at a public school. Must have a 3.5 GPA or above. Residency restrictions apply, see the map on the reverse side for the service area. Private schools are not eligible.

High School Honor Cord
The Cherokee Nation College Resource Center Honor Cord is available for current registered Cherokee Nation graduating high school seniors. Students are eligible for an honor cord once per lifetime. Honor cords are provided to recognize Cherokee Nation citizens at high school graduation ceremonies. The application can be found on the Gadugi Portal.

For more information regarding concurrent enrollment please email concurrentenrollment@cherokee.org or call 800-256-0671, ext 3948.

Applications will be accepted during these enrollment periods: due by 11:59 pm Central Time

  • Concurrent Enrollment for the Fall Semester
    • Application opens March 4, 2025 and closes June 16, 2025*
    • Applications can be submitted via the Gadugi Portal.
  • Chief and Deputy Chief Honor Awards Class
    • Application opens March 4, 2025 and closes March 31, 2025*
    • Applications can be submitted via the Gadugi Portal.

*If the deadline falls on Saturday or Sunday, the application will be available until 11:59pm CST the next business day (Monday)

Downloads

Parent/Counselor Sample Letters-Concurrent Enrollment

563.3 KB / Created September 19, 2022 / Updated November 20, 2025

Sample approval letters for students that are wanting to participate in concurrent enrollment. This letter is to be completed by the parent and/or school.

Service Area Map

1.5 MB / Created January 25, 2024 / Updated November 20, 2025

Higher Education service area map.

Chief and Deputy Honor Awards

745.5 KB / Created March 17, 2025 / Updated November 20, 2025

Information regarding the Valedictorian and Salutatorian Scholarships program.

Substitute W-9

275.5 KB / Created March 29, 2021 / Updated November 20, 2025

Cherokee Nation Substitute W-9 Form - Request For Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification

Concurrent Enrollment Scholarship

801.5 KB / Created March 17, 2025 / Updated November 20, 2025

The Cherokee Nation College Resource Center provides scholarships and services for high school students preparing for a college degree.

High School Honor Cord

8.7 MB / Created April 24, 2024 / Updated November 20, 2025

The Cherokee Nation College Resource Center Honor Cord is available for current registered Cherokee Nation graduating high school seniors.

Updated November 20, 2025