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

Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth: $10,500 per year
Eligibility: $10,500 per year
Minimum Criteria: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Programs: GPA 3.5 OR one of these: SAT Composite 1380 OR ACT Composite 29, College of Art & Design Programs: GPA 3.5, Strong portfolio
Separate application needed: No

Dean’s Scholarship
Total Worth: $9,500 per year
Eligibility: $9,500 per year
Minimum Criteria: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Programs: GPA 2.7 PLUS SAT Composite 900 OR ACT Composite 17 OR… (SAT Composite 1050 OR ACT Composite 20), College of Art & Design Programs: GPA 2.7, Strong portfolio
Separate application needed: No

Lesley Scholarship
Total Worth: $8,500 per year
Eligibility: $8,500 per year
Minimum Criteria: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Programs: GPA 2.7 PLUS one of these: SAT Composite 900 OR ACT Composite 17 OR… (SAT Composite 1050 OR ACT Composite 20), College of Art & Design Programs: GPA 2.7, Strong portfolio
Separate application needed: No

Lesley University provides aids at an average of 19144 per student meeting 80% of students need. 100% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 14222 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including Urban Scholars Initiative (USI).