Yeah, Spelman College does provide scholarships based on merit. Here are some of them:

Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth: covers tuition, fees and on campus room and board
Eligibility: covers tuition, fees and on campus room and board
Minimum Criteria: 1330 SAT or 30 ACT and 3.7 GPA
Separate application needed: No

Dean’s Scholarship
Total Worth: covers tuition only
Eligibility: covers tuition only
Minimum Criteria: 1330 SAT or 30 ACT and 3.7 GPA
Separate application needed: No

Dean’s Academic Scholarship
Total Worth: covers half tuition.
Eligibility: covers half tuition.
Minimum Criteria: 1330 SAT or 30 ACT and 3.7 GPA
Separate application needed: No

Spelman College provides aids at an average of 15771 per student meeting 32% of students need. 100% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 12119 need-based grant.