The following contests and opportunities are presented or co-sponsored by MENC.

• BMI John Lennon Scholarship Program
• Caitlin Merie Hurrey Memorial Scholarships
• Collegiate Chapter of Excellence
• High School All-American Nominee -- Marching Band
• MIOSM “I Imagine” Essay Writing Contest --for grades K-6. Deadline: November 3, 2008.
• “Music! Just Imagine…” Songwriting Contest -- for grades 7-12. Deadline: January 5, 2009.
• NSBA Student Electronic Composition Talent Search
• World’s Largest Concert Song Lesson Plan Writing Contest -- for all MENC members. Deadline: January 5, 2009. 
• 2009 Marine Band Concerto Competition
• Tri-M Chapter of the Year