Yeah, Rice University does provide scholarships based on merit. Here are some of them:
Trustee Distinguished Scholarship Minimum Criteria: Outstanging personal talent distinguishing them from the pool of applicants Separate application needed: No
Engineering Scholarship Minimum Criteria: Outstanding applicant in Engineering division Separate application needed: No
Rice University provides aids at an average of 46077 per student meeting 100% of students need. 100% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 41573 need-based grant.