Yeah, Samford University does provide scholarships based on merit. Here are some of them:
Presidential Scholarship Minimum Criteria: Based on academic performance Requirement for maintenance: a cumulative 3.0 Samford GPA
University Fellows Scholarship Minimum Criteria: Based on academic performance Requirement for maintenance: a cumulative 3.0 Samford GPA
Academic Scholarships Minimum Criteria: Based on academic performance Requirement for maintenance: a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00(B) Separate application needed: No
Samford University provides aids at an average of 19156 per student meeting 75% of students need. 100% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 15638 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including Legacy Scholarships and Minister Dependent Scholarship.