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

North Country Graduates Scholarship
Total Worth: reduces residence hall costs, tuition and some provide funding for applied learning opportunities
Eligibility: reduces residence hall costs, tuition and some provide funding for applied learning opportunities
Minimum Criteria: an 88 (3.3) GPA or scored an 1100 or higher on the first two parts of the SAT or a 24 or higher on the ACT
Separate application needed: Yes

New York State Residents Scholarship
Total Worth: reduces residence hall costs, tuition and some provide funding for applied learning opportunities
Eligibility: reduces residence hall costs, tuition and some provide funding for applied learning opportunities
Minimum Criteria: 3.3 GPA or scored an 1100 or higher on the first two parts of the SAT or a 24 or higher on the ACT
Separate application needed: Yes

Out of State/International Freshmen Students Scholarship
Total Worth: reduces residence hall costs, tuition and some provide funding for applied learning opportunities
Eligibility: reduces residence hall costs, tuition and some provide funding for applied learning opportunities
Minimum Criteria: 3.0 GPA or scored an 1100 or higher on the first two parts of the SAT or a 24 or higher on the ACT
Separate application needed: Yes

SUNY College at Potsdam provides aids at an average of 18264 per student meeting 95% of students need. 100% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 9278 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including SUNY Potsdam Alumni Scholarships and SUNY Empire State Diversity Honors Scholarships.