Lawrence University offers music scholarships which stack on top of other merit awards. Lawrence has a Conservatory is more open about non-Con participating in Con ensembles, lessons, than, for ex., Oberlin. My kid met with faculty member on his instrument, and was told all auditions for ensembles etc. are open, and students are assigned based on talent/performance, the “best” ensembles are not reserved only for Con kids (though they may well be the most talented and therefore, get them
Wooster and Knox also give music scholarships, which stack on top of other merit. Wooster requires audition, Knox only required video.
Skidmore gives only a few of the substantial music awards and they are very competitive.