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

President’s Scholar Award
Total Worth: In State $4,000, Out of State $12,000
Eligibility: In State $4,000, Out of State $12,000
Minimum Criteria: GPA: 3.5
Requirement for maintenance: Maintain full-time enrollment and a 2.5 GPA
Separate application needed: No

Dirigo Scholar Award
Total Worth: In State $2,500, Out of State $10,000
Eligibility: In State $2,500, Out of State $10,000
Minimum Criteria: GPA: 3.0
Requirement for maintenance: Maintain full-time enrollment and a 2.5 GPA
Separate application needed: No

USM Scholar Award
Total Worth: In State $1,750, Out of State $8,000
Eligibility: In State $1,750, Out of State $8,000
Minimum Criteria: GPA: 2.75
Requirement for maintenance: Maintain full-time enrollment and a 2.5 GPA.
Separate application needed: No

University of Southern Maine provides aids at an average of 14808 per student meeting 83% of students need. 100% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 10474 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including Blackwood Family Scholarship and Community Banks of Androscoggin Country Scholarship.