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

• NAfME Audio Logo Composition Contest - Deadline: February 1, 2012
• NAfME Copyright Awareness Scholarship Program Sponsored by Music Publishers' Association
  
• BMI John Lennon Scholarship Program - Deadline: December 1
• Collegiate Chapter of Excellence - Deadline: December 15
• All-American Marching Band Audition and Application - Deadline: April 15 (Nomination Deadline: January 15)
• NAfME Electronic Music Composition Contest - Deadline: April 15
• Tri-M Chapter of the Year - Deadline: April 30
• Marine Band Concerto Competition - Deadline: November 15
• Student Composers Competition - Deadline: February 15
• U.S. Army Field Band Young Artist Competition: Deadline: January 14
• NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles - Deadine: December 17