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

Dean’s Award
Total Worth: $15,000 per year
Eligibility: $15,000 per year
Minimum Criteria: exceptional academic achievement
Separate application needed: No

Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth: $25,000 per year
Eligibility: $25,000 per year
Minimum Criteria: unusual academic potential
Separate application needed: No

Justice Louis D. Brandeis Scholarships
Total Worth: full tuition
Eligibility: full tuition
Minimum Criteria: based on academic achievements
Separate application needed: No

Brandeis University provides aids at an average of 44761 per student meeting 98% of students need. 99% of students with need receive financial aid at an average of 41854 need-based grant. They also provide other scholarships including Stroum Family Waltham Scholarship and Wien International Scholarship.