Yeah, Whitman College does provide scholarships based on merit. Here are some of them:

Whitman Merit Scholarship
Total Worth: $20,000
Eligibility: $20,000

Paul Garrett and Claire Sherwood Memorial Scholarship
Total Worth: $60,000 per year
Eligibility: $60,000 per year

The Eells Scholarship
Total Worth: Tuition and fees
Eligibility: Tuition and fees

Whitman College provides aids at an average of 40519 per student meeting 91% of students need. 100% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 36332 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including President’s Scholarship.