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

Trustee Scholarships
Total Worth: $4,000-$9,000 per year
Eligibility: $4,000-$9,000 per year
Minimum Criteria: GPA: 3.0, SAT: 1130 , ACT: 23
Requirement for maintenance: No
Separate application needed: No

University Honors College Scholarships
Total Worth: $4,000 per year
Eligibility: $4,000 per year
Minimum Criteria: GPA: 3.83, SAT: 1250, ACT: 27
Requirement for maintenance: GPA : 3.25 and membership in the University Honors College
Separate application needed: No

Presidential Scholarships
Total Worth: $1,000-$2,000 per year
Eligibility: $1,000-$2,000 per year
Minimum Criteria: GPA: 3.30
Requirement for maintenance: No
Separate application needed: No

They also provide other scholarships including Henry J. Shotmeyer JR. II Scholarship and Roy Meyers Endowed Scholarship.