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.

Junior Miss Cherokee serves as a goodwill ambassador and messenger promoting the government, history, language and culture of the Cherokee Nation. Junior Miss Cherokee is a role model and is expected to display the best qualities of Cherokee youth during her reign. She attends various events throughout the Cherokee Nation including community meetings, parades and school functions promoting her message. From time to time she may also attend state and national events.

Junior Miss Cherokee must be between 13—18 years of age before the date of the competition;

  • Must be a Cherokee Nation citizen and reside within the Cherokee reservation.
  • Must currently be attending school.
  • Must not have been married or have ever cohabitated.
  • Must not have been pregnant or given birth.
  • Must not have previously served as Junior Miss Cherokee.

Updated March 15, 2026