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

Founders’ Scholarship
Total Worth: $19,455
Eligibility: $19,455
Minimum Criteria: Based on academic achievements
Requirement for maintenance: minimum semester grade-point average , maintain satisfactory academic progress and enroll full-time
Separate application needed: No

Trailblazer Scholarship
Total Worth: $12,970
Eligibility: $12,970
Minimum Criteria: Based on academic achievements
Requirement for maintenance: minimum semester grade-point average , maintain satisfactory academic progress and enroll full-time
Separate application needed: No

Recognition Award
Total Worth: $9,728
Eligibility: $9,728
Minimum Criteria: Based on academic achievements
Requirement for maintenance: minimum semester grade-point average , maintain satisfactory academic progress and enroll full-time
Separate application needed: No

Hood College provides aids at an average of 34658 per student meeting 78% of students need. 100% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 30793 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including Legacy Award and ROTC Scholarship.