Yeah, Rivier University does provide scholarships based on merit. Here are some of them:

Rivier Scholarships
Total Worth: Up to full tuition
Eligibility: Up to full tuition
Requirement for maintenance: a minimum of a 2.00 Cumulative GPA and a rate of progress of at least 67%
Separate application needed: No

Founders Merit Scholarship
Total Worth: Up to $16,000 per year
Eligibility: Up to $16,000 per year
Requirement for maintenance: a minimum of a 2.00 Cumulative GPA and a rate of progress of at least 67%
Separate application needed: No

Catholic High School Grant
Total Worth: $1,500 per year
Eligibility: $1,500 per year
Requirement for maintenance: a minimum of a 2.00 Cumulative GPA and a rate of progress of at least 67%
Separate application needed: No

Rivier University provides aids at an average of 14850 per student meeting 59% of students need. 100% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 5066 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including The Samuel A. Tamposi Sr. Scholarship and Governor’s Scholarship Program.