Yeah, Purdue University-Main Campus does provide scholarships based on merit. Here are some of them:

Trustee’s Scholarship
Total Worth: $12,000-$16,000 per year (nonresidents) and $10,000 per year (Indiana residents)
Eligibility: $12,000-$16,000 per year (nonresidents) and $10,000 per year (Indiana residents)
Minimum Criteria: Exceptional academic achievement; leadership and service in school/community
Requirement for maintenance: Purdue GPA of 3.00 or higher
Application deadline: November 1

Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth: $5,000-$10,000 per year (nonresidents) and $2,000-$8,000 per year (Indiana residents)
Eligibility: $5,000-$10,000 per year (nonresidents) and $2,000-$8,000 per year (Indiana residents)
Minimum Criteria: High academic achievement; leadership and service in school/community
Requirement for maintenance: Purdue GPA of 3.00 or higher
Application deadline: November 1

Purdue Promise
Total Worth: Financial aid package that includes gift aid and work-study to meet the student’s full financial need
Eligibility: Financial aid package that includes gift aid and work-study to meet the student’s full financial need
Minimum Criteria: Income-eligible 21st Century Scholars (family income of $50,000 or less – student and parent) and FAFSA filed by March 1
Requirement for maintenance: with continued eligibility for 21st Century Scholars and participation in Purdue Promise support programs
Application deadline: November 1 (priority)

Purdue University-Main Campus provides aids at an average of 13452 per student meeting 76% of students need. 95% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 12990 need-based grant.