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Sajitha R. Shankhar was awarded POLLOK KARSNER GRANT from USA in 2017, Charles Wallace award from British consul UK, in 1995. She is also the recipient of numerous other awards and grants including a Senior Fellowship from the Indian Department of Culture (2009–2011); a French scholarship for an Artist’s Residency in Paris (2006–2007); a Senior Award at the special exhibition to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Indian Independence (1997); and the Grand Prize at the Cleveland International Drawing in Biennale (1995). Besides the Kerala Lalit Kala Akademi Award and the Lion’s Club Award, Sajitha R. Shankhar was one of the 14 female artists honored by the National Legal Service Authority in 2008. She has also received an award from the Ministry of Culture in Kerala for 'Outstanding Contribution in the Field of Arts (Painting)' in 2012.