Yeah, Bowling Green State University does provide scholarships based on merit. Here are some of them:

University Freshman Academic Scholarship
Total Worth: $1,000 to $8,000
Eligibility: $1,000 to $8,000
Minimum Criteria: minimum 3.0 GPA and 20 ACT OR 3.0 GPA and 1040 SAT
Separate application needed: No
Application deadline: January 15

Falcon Achievement Award
Total Worth: $1,000 to $3,000
Eligibility: $1,000 to $3,000
Minimum Criteria: minimum 3.0 GPA and 20 ACT OR 3.0 GPA and 1040 SAT
Separate application needed: Yes
Application deadline: January 15

BG Success Scholarship for Out-of-State Students
Total Worth: $4,000
Eligibility: $4,000
Minimum Criteria: 3.0 GPA OR 20 ACT OR 1040 SAT
Separate application needed: No
Application deadline: January 15

Bowling Green State University provides aids at an average of 13810 per student meeting 81% of students need. 99% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 6606 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including Alumni Laureate Scholarship and The Robert and Ellen Thompson Scholarship Program for Working Families.