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

UNT Excellence Scholarship
Total Worth: $3,000-8,000 per year
Eligibility: $3,000-8,000 per year
Minimum Criteria: 1100 SAT Score, ACT: 24

University of North Texas provides aids at an average of 13131 per student meeting 64% of students need. 98% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 11205 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including UNT Meritorious Scholarship for National Merit Finalists and SFAS Academic Scholarships.