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

National Merit Semifinalists Scholarship
Total Worth: $2,000
Eligibility: $2,000

Whitworth Bound Scholarship
Total Worth: Tuition fee
Eligibility: Tuition fee
Minimum Criteria: GPA: 3.5

Whitworth University Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships
Total Worth: $1,500
Eligibility: $1,500

Whitworth University provides aids at an average of 38628 per student meeting 82% of students need. 99% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 30206 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including Whitworth FIRST Robotics Scholarship and Diversity Scholarship.