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

Academic Merit Scholarships
Total Worth: $3000 to Full tuition
Eligibility: $3000 to Full tuition
Requirement for maintenance: minimum cumulative GPA
Separate application needed: No
Application deadline: 1st February

Air Force ROTC
Total Worth: Partial or full tuition scholarships, plus room and board and book allowance
Eligibility: Partial or full tuition scholarships, plus room and board and book allowance
Minimum Criteria: Pass the physical examination for participation in ROTC;
possess at least a 2.5 grade point average; and
have 1100 on the SAT are eligible.

Army ROTC
Total Worth: Full tuition and fees scholarships, plus monthly stipend and allowance for books
Eligibility: Full tuition and fees scholarships, plus monthly stipend and allowance for books
Minimum Criteria: Pass the physical examination for participation in ROTC;
have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average;
excel at an Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) consisting of push-ups, sit-ups and a two mile run for time.

Temple University provides aids at an average of 19406 per student meeting 68% of students need. 99% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 7362 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including Athletic Scholarships and HERB it Forward Scholarship.