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

Merit Scholarships
Total Worth: $9,000 to $2,000
Eligibility: $9,000 to $2,000
Minimum Criteria: Based on academic achievements

Presidential Scholarships
Total Worth: $9,000 or $6,000
Eligibility: $9,000 or $6,000
Minimum Criteria: Based on academic achievements

Honors Scholarships
Total Worth: annual tuition (not fees) and, for in-state students, $2,000 of annual room charges
Eligibility: annual tuition (not fees) and, for in-state students, $2,000 of annual room charges
Minimum Criteria: Based on academic achievements
Requirement for maintenance: live on campus, continue participation in the program and maintain the specified cumulative GPA’s during each year

Eastern Connecticut State University provides aids at an average of 10848 per student meeting 61% of students need. 92% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 3726 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships.