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

Trustee Scholarship
Total Worth: Full-Tuition
Eligibility: Full-Tuition
Minimum Criteria: a 3.5 cumulative high school GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale) ; Score 1310 on the SAT or 28 on the ACT
Application deadline: November 15

Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth: $26,000 per year
Eligibility: $26,000 per year
Minimum Criteria: a minimum cumulative academic 2.7 GPA (unweighted) on a 4.0 scale
Separate application needed: No

Provost Scholarship
Total Worth: $23,000-$24,000 per year
Eligibility: $23,000-$24,000 per year
Minimum Criteria: a minimum cumulative academic 2.7 GPA (unweighted) on a 4.0 scale
Separate application needed: No

Rider University provides aids at an average of 34344 per student meeting 78% of students need. 100% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 29812 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including Legacy Award and Sibling Grant.