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

Presidential Fellow
Total Worth: Full Tuition, Fees, Books, Room & Board
Eligibility: Full Tuition, Fees, Books, Room & Board
Minimum Criteria: ACT – 29+ or SAT 1350+
Requirement for maintenance: Complete 15 credit hours at UT Tyler for the semester(s) awarded ;Maintain a minimum 3.00 GPA at UT Tyler.
Separate application needed: No

Patriot Scholarship
Total Worth: $5,000
Eligibility: $5,000
Minimum Criteria: ACT 26 – 28 or SAT 1240-1340
Requirement for maintenance: Complete 15 credit hours at UT Tyler for the semester(s) awarded ;Maintain a minimum 3.00 GPA at UT Tyler
Separate application needed: No

Academic Excellence Scholarship
Total Worth: $4,000
Eligibility: $4,000
Minimum Criteria: ACT – 24 – 25 or SAT 1160-1230
Requirement for maintenance: Complete 15 credit hours at UT Tyler for the semester(s) awarded ;Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA at UT Tyler
Separate application needed: No

University of Texas at Tyler provides aids at an average of 7321 per student meeting 40% of students need. 92% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 7015 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including Talent Scholarships and Alumni Legacy Scholarship.