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

Founder’s Scholarship
Total Worth: $16,000 or full tuition
Eligibility: $16,000 or full tuition
Minimum Criteria: 4.0 GPA ; Top 5% rank ; 1400 SAT ; 30 ACT
Requirement for maintenance: 3.25 GPA ; full time attendance

President’s Scholarship
Total Worth: $14,000
Eligibility: $14,000
Minimum Criteria: 3.8 GPA ; Top 10% rank ; 1300 SAT ; 28 ACT
Requirement for maintenance: 3.0 GPA ; full time attendance

Dean’s Scholarship
Total Worth: $12,000
Eligibility: $12,000
Minimum Criteria: 3.6 GPA ; Top 15% rank ; 1200 SAT ; 25 ACT
Requirement for maintenance: 3.0 GPA ; full time attendance

Houghton College provides aids at an average of 24589 per student meeting 80% of students need. 100% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 15099 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including Art Scholarships and Alumni Grant.