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

Freshmen Merit Scholarship
Total Worth: $4,000 to $19,000 per year
Eligibility: $4,000 to $19,000 per year
Minimum Criteria: Based on cumulative high school GPA and SAT or ACT scores
Requirement for maintenance: Satisfactory Academic Progress
Separate application needed: No

Transfer Merit Scholarship
Total Worth: $5,000 to $12,000 per year
Eligibility: $5,000 to $12,000 per year
Minimum Criteria: Based on all previous college level work
Requirement for maintenance: Satisfactory Academic Progress
Separate application needed: No

Philadelphia University provides aids at an average of 33094 per student meeting 80% of students need. 100% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 28603 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including Athletic Scholarships and Rockin’ Christmas Endowed Scholarship.