Get involved in community service and extracurricular activities! Keep in mind that donors are oftentimes reluctant to give money to students they do not believe are well-rounded, or haven’t learned the value in giving back to their community, even if they have a high GPA. Getting involved, in community service and extracurricular activities, such as clubs, school government, or the school newspaper, can help a candidate who might not have a strong GPA.  Be sure to keep a folder, either online or paper, documenting your community service and extracurricular activities.