The Write Thing to Do is an annual scholastic essay program. This 750-word essay program adds a special experience for high school students in the areas of science, engineering and mathematics. Scientists and engineers at Sandia National Laboratories pose the essay questions and also judge the essays. The call for participation goes out at the start of each school year and winners are announced before December.

Sandia awards five high school students with $2000 in U.S. Savings Bonds every year, presenting the award in front of their classmates.