Yeah, Manhattan College does provide scholarships based on merit. Here are some of them:

Presidential Scholarships
Minimum Criteria: top 15% of the Manhattan College applicant pool
Requirement for maintenance: minimum of 12 credits at Manhattan College and maintain a 3.0 grade point average or higher
Separate application needed: No

Dean’s Awards
Minimum Criteria: top 25% of the Manhattan College applicant pool who have demonstrated outstanding extracurricular accomplishments
Requirement for maintenance: minimum of 12 credits at Manhattan College and maintain a 3.0 grade point average or higher
Separate application needed: No

Chancellor’s Awards
Minimum Criteria: students with high academic performance
Requirement for maintenance: minimum of 12 credits at Manhattan College and maintain a 3.0 grade point average or higher
Separate application needed: No

Manhattan College provides aids at an average of 14624 per student meeting 32% of students need. 100% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 10598 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including Performing Arts Scholarship and Athletic Scholarships.