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

Excellence Award
Total Worth: $52,000
Eligibility: $52,000
Minimum Criteria: Based on academic achievements
Requirement for maintenance: 3.0 GPA
Separate application needed: No

Founders Award
Total Worth: $40,000
Eligibility: $40,000
Minimum Criteria: Based on academic achievements
Requirement for maintenance: 3.0 GPA
Separate application needed: No

Top Scholar
Total Worth: $64,000
Eligibility: $64,000
Minimum Criteria: Based on academic achievements
Requirement for maintenance: 3.0 GPA
Separate application needed: No

Eastern Kentucky University provides aids at an average of 12365 per student meeting 78% of students need. 98% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 5845 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including EKU International Alumni Association Scholarship and Patterson Business Scholarship.