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

President’s Scholarships
Total Worth: $26,000 per year
Eligibility: $26,000 per year
Minimum Criteria: cumulative GPA of 3.8 (weighted) or 1310 or higher on the SAT or scored 28 or higher on the ACT
Separate application needed: Yes
Application deadline: December 1

Regents’ Scholarships
Total Worth: Full Tuition
Eligibility: Full Tuition
Separate application needed: No
Application deadline: December 1

PLU Academic Scholarships
Total Worth: $5,000-$25,000 per year
Eligibility: $5,000-$25,000 per year
Separate application needed: No

Pacific Lutheran University provides aids at an average of 34019 per student meeting 90% of students need. 100% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 13197 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including Artistic Achievement Awards and Rieke Leadership Award.