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

• 2010 MENC National Honor Ensembles -- Deadline: November 16
• 2010 Student Composers Competition - Deadline: February 15
• BMI John Lennon Scholarship Program - Deadline: December 1
• Caitlin Merie Hurrey Memorial Scholarships - Deadline: February 28 (Collegiate members) and May 31 (HS seniors)
• Collegiate Chapter of Excellence - Deadline: December 15
• All-American Marching Band Audition and Application - Deadline: April 15 (Nomination Deadline: January 15)
• NSBA Student Electronic Composition Talent Search - Deadline: April 14
• Tri-M Chapter of the Year - Deadline: April 30
• Marine Band Concerto Competition - Deadline: November 14, 2009
• MIOSM K-6 Essay Writing Contest - Deadline: November 2, 2009
• MIOSM Lesson Plan Writing Contest - Deadline: February 1, 2010
• The Green Anthem Lyric Writing Contest - Deadline: February 15, 2010