Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (SIST) provides financial assistance to students through scholarship programs. Established in 1987, this private-deemed University offers two types of scholarships: the Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship and the Anbu Scholarship. The former rewards student's academic excellence, while the latter offers financial support to academically talented students who need it. Both scholarships serve to motivate students towards achieving their academic and career aspirations.
SIST - Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship
The Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship is SIST's prestigious financial assistance program that benefits students from diverse backgrounds. All meritorious students enrolled in any undergraduate program are eligible for this scholarship.
Below, you'll find detailed information about the scholarship offered for each undergraduate program:
| Program | Second Year | Third Year | Fourth Year | Fifth Year |
| B.E, B.Tech, B.Des & B.Pharma (4-Year Programme) | 5% tuition fee waived off | 10% tuition fee waived off | 15% tuition fee waived off | N/A |
| B.Arch, BA-LLB, BBA-LLB, B.Com-LLB & BDS (5-Year Programme) | 5% tuition fee waived off | 7.5% tuition fee waived off | 10% tuition fee waived off | 15% tuition fee waived off |
| B.Sc (Nursing) & BPT (4-Year Programme) | 5% tuition fee waived off | 7.5% tuition fee waived off | 10% tuition fee waived off | N/A |
| BA,B.Sc,BBA,B.Com & LLB (3-Year Programme) | 5% tuition fee waived off | 7.5% tuition fee waived off | N/A | N/A |
SIST – Anbu Scholarship
The Anbu Scholarship at SIST fosters education for students with financial challenges. This scholarship broadens academic opportunities by collaborating with numerous NGOs to reach students who lack the means to fund their education. Specifically, it benefits children of Indian Defense Personnel, children of destitute women and war widows, children of prison inmates, and non-teaching staff students at the institution.
Scholarship selection involves a comprehensive screening process, including the study of family background, performance in the qualifying examination, and scores from an institution-conducted test.