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

Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth: $10,000 total over 4 years
Eligibility: $10,000 total over 4 years
Minimum Criteria: 28+ ACT and top 10% of high school graduating class or 3.8+ GPA
Requirement for maintenance: Student must maintain a 3.25 and enroll full time each semester.
Separate application needed: No
Application deadline: May 1

Academic Achievement
Total Worth: $5,000 total over 4 years
Eligibility: $5,000 total over 4 years
Minimum Criteria: 25+ ACT and top 30% of high school graduating class or 3.5+ GPA
Requirement for maintenance: Student must maintain a 3.25 and enroll full time each semester.
Separate application needed: No
Application deadline: May 1

University Scholarship
Total Worth: $2,000 total over 2 years
Eligibility: $2,000 total over 2 years
Minimum Criteria: 22+ ACT and top 50% of high school graduating class or 3.2 GPA
Requirement for maintenance: Student must maintain a 3.25 and enroll full time each semester
Separate application needed: No
Application deadline: May 1

Bemidji State University provides aids at an average of 8025 per student meeting 68% of students need. 99% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 5475 need-based grant.