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

Chancellor’s Scholarship
Total Worth: $15,000 – $25,000
Eligibility: $15,000 – $25,000
Minimum Criteria: GPA: 3.6, SAT: 1270, ACT: 26
Requirement for maintenance: Renewable for up to 4 years with a minimum sustained GPA of 3.2
Application deadline: November 1

Dean’s Scholarship
Total Worth: $10,000 – $14,000
Eligibility: $10,000 – $14,000
Minimum Criteria: GPA: 3.4, SAT: 1170, ACT: 24
Requirement for maintenance: Renewable for up to 4 years with a minimum sustained GPA of 3.0
Application deadline: November 1

Beacons Merit Scholarship
Total Worth: $4,000
Eligibility: $4,000
Minimum Criteria: GPA: 3.4
Requirement for maintenance: Renewable for up to 4 years with a minimum sustained GPA of 3.0
Application deadline: November 1

University of Massachusetts Boston provides aids at an average of 11158 per student meeting 85% of students need. 97% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 11158 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including The Samuel Brehm Scholarship and The Stephen J. Sweeney Scholarship Program.