Yeah, University of Rochester does provide scholarships based on merit. Here are some of them:
Dean’s Scholarship Minimum Criteria: Based on academic performance
Alan and Jane Handler Endowed Scholarship Total Worth: full-tuition Eligibility: full-tuition Minimum Criteria: Based on academic excellence, outstanding potential to be future leaders, and demonstrated mastery of complex challenges.
University of Rochester provides aids at an average of 51612 per student meeting 100% of students need. 100% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 47440 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including FIRST Robotics Scholarship and STEP Scholarship.