
Cherokee Nation Businesses 2026 Summer Internship offers Cherokee Nation students a paid, full-time, hands-on experience from late May to early August in Tulsa and other locations. Interns work on meaningful projects across various business functions, receive mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities, and gain real-world experience with a leading tribally owned enterprise. Applicants must be Cherokee Nation citizens enrolled in a 4-year college with a 3.0+ GPA.
Cherokee Nation Businesses is the tribally owned holding company of Cherokee Nation. Our mission is to grow and strengthen Cherokee Nation’s economy through innovation, diversification, and job creation. We employ more than 8,000 people worldwide, working within 45 companies across three business units that generate nearly $2 billion in annual revenue. With our continued growth, we’re committed to the success of Cherokee Nation Businesses and the citizens of Cherokee Nation.