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

Academic Excellence
Total Worth: 100% tuition
Eligibility: 100% tuition
Minimum Criteria: ACT composite score between 29-36 (SAT 1350-1600), minimum non-weighted cumulative high school GPA 3.00.
Separate application needed: Yes
Application deadline: February 1

Academic Achievement
Total Worth: 50% tuition
Eligibility: 50% tuition
Minimum Criteria: ACT composite score between 26-28 (SAT 1240-1340), minimum non-weighted cumulative high school GPA 3.00.
Separate application needed: Yes
Application deadline: February 1

Academic Opportunity
Total Worth: 33% tuition
Eligibility: 33% tuition
Minimum Criteria: ACT composite score between 22-25 (SAT 1100-1230), minimum non-weighted cumulative high school GPA 3.00.
Separate application needed: Yes
Application deadline: February 1

They also provide other scholarships including Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership (HOBY) and Key Club.