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

Distinguished Scholars Awards
Total Worth: up to full tuition
Eligibility: up to full tuition
Minimum Criteria: based on outstanding achievement in and out of the classroom
Separate application needed: No
Application deadline: February 1

Academic Scholarships
Minimum Criteria: based on standardized test scores, GPA, class rank, leadership potential, and engagement and accomplishments beyond the classroom
Requirement for maintenance: full time enrollment and required GPA
Separate application needed: No

Birmingham Southern College provides aids at an average of 31335 per student meeting 74% of students need. 100% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 6897 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including Fine and Performing Arts Scholarships and Comer Education Scholarship.