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

Trustee Scholarship
Total Worth: $22,000 per year
Eligibility: $22,000 per year
Minimum Criteria: Based on academic achievements
Requirement for maintenance: cumulative GPA of 3.0
Separate application needed: No
Application deadline: February 1

Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth: $8,000–$18,000 per year
Eligibility: $8,000–$18,000 per year
Minimum Criteria: 3.75 GPA and a 28 ACT or 1300 SAT
Requirement for maintenance: cumulative GPA of 3.0
Separate application needed: No
Application deadline: February 1

Distinguished Scholar Award
Total Worth: $7,000 per year
Eligibility: $7,000 per year
Minimum Criteria: 3.5 GPA and a 27 ACT or 1260 SAT
Requirement for maintenance: cumulative GPA of 2.75
Separate application needed: No
Application deadline: February 1

Hope College provides aids at an average of 27577 per student meeting 82% of students need. 100% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 22340 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including Distinguished Artist Awards – Music and Distinguished Artist Awards – Theatre.