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

DePaul Freshman Scholarships
Total Worth: $13,000 to $23,000
Eligibility: $13,000 to $23,000
Minimum Criteria: Based on academic performance.
Requirement for maintenance: maintain good academic standing, must be enrolled full time each quarter and complete a minimum of 36 quarter hours for the Fall, Winter and Spring quarters.
Separate application needed: No
Application deadline: November 15

Provost’s Achievement Award
Total Worth: $3,000
Eligibility: $3,000
Minimum Criteria: based on academic performance
Separate application needed: No

DePaul University provides aids at an average of 9294 per student meeting 57% of students need. 98% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 6204 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including Service and Leadership Scholarships and Art Scholarship.