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

Founders Scholarship
Total Worth: $21,000
Eligibility: $21,000
Minimum Criteria: GPA: 3.8, SAT: 1310, ACT: 29

Trustee Scholarship
Total Worth: $19,000
Eligibility: $19,000
Minimum Criteria: GPA: 3.6, SAT: 1280, ACT: 27

Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth: $17,000
Eligibility: $17,000
Minimum Criteria: GPA: 3.4, SAT: 1230, ACT: 25

Eckerd College provides aids at an average of 35564 per student meeting 88% of students need. 100% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 25760 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including Diversity Leadership Scholarship and Church and campus Scholarships.