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

Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth: $1,750-2,000 per semester + $750-1,500 for meals + $900-1,200 for housing
Eligibility: $1,750-2,000 per semester + $750-1,500 for meals + $900-1,200 for housing
Minimum Criteria: ACT 30-36 OR SAT 1390-1600 and GPA greater than 3.25
Requirement for maintenance: 3.00 overall GPA
Application deadline: February 15

John McNeese Scholars Award
Total Worth: $1,200-1,800 per semester + Up to 750 for meals + $500-900 for housing
Eligibility: $1,200-1,800 per semester + Up to 750 for meals + $500-900 for housing
Minimum Criteria: ACT 25-29 OR SAT 1200-1380 and GPA greater than 3.25
Requirement for maintenance: 3.00 overall GPA
Application deadline: February 15

Academic Excellence Award
Total Worth: $1,000-$1,100 per semester
Eligibility: $1,000-$1,100 per semester
Minimum Criteria: ACT 23-24 OR SAT 1130-1190 and GPA greater than 3.50
Requirement for maintenance: 3.00 overall GPA
Application deadline: February 15

They also provide other scholarships including Performance Scholarships and Athletic Scholarships.