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

Golden Griffon Scholarship (Gold Level-Competitive)
Total Worth: Up to $5,000 per year, and a room for the students who choose to live in the campus
Eligibility: Up to $5,000 per year, and a room for the students who choose to live in the campus
Minimum Criteria: a composite ACT score of 27 or above, ranking in the top 10% of his or her high school class or an overall unweighted GPA of 3.5 for all high school coursework and evidence of involvement in extracurricular activities and community service
Requirement for maintenance: pursue General Studies Honors, be an active member in a Missouri Western club or organization, maintain a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and successfully complete a minimum of 24 credit hours during the academic year
Separate application needed: Yes
Application deadline: February 1

Governors’ Academic Scholarship (Gold Level)
Total Worth: $2,600 per year
Eligibility: $2,600 per year
Minimum Criteria: composite score of 23 on the ACT and have earned an overall 3.3 GPA for all high school coursework
Requirement for maintenance: maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and successfully complete a minimum of 24 credit hours during the academic year
Separate application needed: No

Deans’ Academic Scholarship (Gold Level)
Total Worth: Up to $1,000 per year
Eligibility: Up to $1,000 per year
Minimum Criteria: a minimum composite of 20 on the ACT and have an overall 3.0 GPA for all high school coursework
Requirement for maintenance: a 3.0 cumulative GPA for renewal and successfully complete at least 24 credit hours during the academic year
Separate application needed: No

They also provide other scholarships including Leadership Award and Alumni Legacy Scholarship.