Yeah, New Jersey City University does provide scholarships based on merit. Here are some of them:

Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth: $11,000 annually
Eligibility: $11,000 annually
Minimum Criteria: minimum 3.00 GPA and a 1270 or higher SAT or 26 Higher ACT

Top of the Class Scholarship
Total Worth: $8,000 annually
Eligibility: $8,000 annually
Minimum Criteria: academically in the top 10% of their high school graduating class; based on GPA, rank, and test scores

Green and Gold Scholarship
Total Worth: $6,000 annually
Eligibility: $6,000 annually
Minimum Criteria: minimum 3.00 GPA and an 1170 or higher SAT or 24 or higher ACT composite score

New Jersey City University provides aids at an average of 10719 per student meeting 50% of students need. 97% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 9400 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including Robert Noyce Scholarships.