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

Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth: $9,000-$15,000
Eligibility: $9,000-$15,000
Minimum Criteria: minimum recalculated high school GPA of 3.7; Standardized test score requirements must be met
Requirement for maintenance: minimum 3.0 GPA and continuous full-time enrollment are maintained
Application deadline: March 1

Dean’s Scholarship
Total Worth: $5,000-$10,000
Eligibility: $5,000-$10,000
Minimum Criteria: 87 or better average, and an SAT > 1100 or ACT > 24
Requirement for maintenance: full-time enrollment and a 2.75 cumulative grade point average

Jonathan Allen Scholarship
Total Worth: $3,500 – $8,000
Eligibility: $3,500 – $8,000
Minimum Criteria: 84 or better average and an SAT > 1000 or ACT > 21
Requirement for maintenance: full-time enrollment and a 2.5 cumulative grade point average

Alfred University provides aids at an average of 31102 per student meeting 86% of students need. 100% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 24114 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including Art Portfolio Scholarship and Trustee Grant.