<p>I would suggest looking at the music department and/or scholarship webpage at the schools where your S is interested. Many schools offer modest scholarships to non-music majors who participate in ensembles. As weenie indicated, some require the students to take lessons in addition to participating in an ensemble. I’ve found that more than half of the schools that I’ve checked do offer some music scholarship for non-majors. D is at a LAC/conservatory with a performance scholarship but S is in a similar position as yours regarding his musical talent (heavy HS participation and awards) and interests (he wants to major in biochemistry) so these issues are now on my radar screen for next year – he’s a HS sophomore this year. Good luck.</p>