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

Western Commitment Scholarship
Total Worth: $12,000-$40,000
Eligibility: $12,000-$40,000
Minimum Criteria: GPA: 3.0, SAT: 1030, ACT: 20
Requirement for maintenance: GPA: 3.0/4.0

President’s Scholarship
Total Worth: Varies ( Pays tuition, university fees, room, and board not covered by another scholarship; Total financial aid including all scholarships cannot exceed student’s semester cost of attendance)
Eligibility: Varies ( Pays tuition, university fees, room, and board not covered by another scholarship; Total financial aid including all scholarships cannot exceed student’s semester cost of attendance)
Minimum Criteria: ACT: 30
Application deadline: December 1

Western Illinois University provides aids at an average of 13592 per student meeting 65% of students need. 98% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 11001 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including Kristi Gilbert Memorial Scholarship and Civil Service Dependents Scholarship.