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

Hofstra University Trustee Scholars Program
Total Worth: Full-tuition
Eligibility: Full-tuition
Minimum Criteria: Based on academic achievements and standardized test scores
Separate application needed: No

Hofstra University Presidential Scholars
Total Worth: $27,000 – $29,000 per year
Eligibility: $27,000 – $29,000 per year
Minimum Criteria: Based on academic achievements and standardized test scores
Separate application needed: No

Hofstra University Provost Scholars
Total Worth: $24,000 – $26,000 per year
Eligibility: $24,000 – $26,000 per year
Minimum Criteria: Based on academic achievements and standardized test scores
Separate application needed: No

Hofstra University provides aids at an average of 30900 per student meeting 69% of students need. 100% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 22266 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including Nathalie Ackerman Endowed Theater Arts Scholarship and Louise and Joel Adams Endowed Scholarship.