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

Valedictorian and Salutatorian Scholarships
Total Worth: free tuition for Vermont students and $6,500 per semester scholarship for out-of-state students
Eligibility: free tuition for Vermont students and $6,500 per semester scholarship for out-of-state students
Requirement for maintenance: a 3.0 GPA
Separate application needed: No

Futures Scholarship
Total Worth: $1,375 to $2,375 for Vermont students and $3,625 to $5,625 for out-of state students
Eligibility: $1,375 to $2,375 for Vermont students and $3,625 to $5,625 for out-of state students
Minimum Criteria: GPA 80+
Requirement for maintenance: 2.5 GPA
Separate application needed: No

Good Neighbor/New England Award Programs
Separate application needed: No

Johnson State College provides aids at an average of 16372 per student meeting 83% of students need. 100% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 6379 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including Family/Sibling Discounts.