This is a compilation of jazz-related contests and opportunities. Some of the listings are exclusively for women while others are open to people of all identities.
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October 2019
JEN Sisters in Jazz
Deadline: October 15
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ISJAC/USF Owen Prize in Jazz Composition
Deadline: October 10
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September 2019
Women in Jazz Organization (WIJO) Mentors
Deadline: September 17
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Jazz Education Network Scholarships
Deadline: September 15
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Jazz Education Network Young Composer Showcase
Deadline: September 15
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Deadline Passed
June 2019
Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra Composition Contest
Deadline: June 30
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March 2019
Boysie Lowery Living Jazz Residency
Deadline: March 31
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Michael Brecker International Saxophone Competition
Deadline: March 31
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DCJazzPrix Band Competition
Deadline: March 3
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Jazz Workshop Scholarship
Deadline: March 1
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Summer Sessions: Women’s Performance Program Scholarship
Deadline: March 1
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February 2019
Women in Jazz Organization Mentors
Deadline EXTENDED: February 7
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January 2019
International Alliance for Women in Music and Feminist Theory and Music 15 Conference – Call for scores, papers, and more
Deadline: January 15
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December 2018
DownBeat Student Music Awards
Deadline: December 31
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Yamaha Young Performing Artists
Deadline: December 19
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The Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Awards
Deadline: December 15
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Vandoren Emerging Artist Competition
Deadline: December 7
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Sam Spear Music 