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

Honor’s Scholarship
Total Worth: 17,000 per year
Eligibility: 17,000 per year
Minimum Criteria: Minimum GPA 3.6+ and SAT 1280+ or ACT 27+
Separate application needed: No

Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth: 14,000 per year
Eligibility: 14,000 per year
Minimum Criteria: Minimum GPA 3.0+ and SAT 1100+ or ACT 22+
Separate application needed: No

Dean’s Scholarship
Total Worth: 10,000 per year
Eligibility: 10,000 per year
Minimum Criteria: Minimum GPA 3.0+ and SAT 1100+ or ACT 22+
Separate application needed: No

McKendree University provides aids at an average of 22693 per student meeting 75% of students need. 99% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 19280 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including Athletic Scholarships and Community Service Scholarship.