Grant Avis
Class of 2026
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Grant Avis, of Elizabethtown, Ky., is a member of the McConnell Scholar Class of 2026 at the University of Louisville. He is studying history and political science.
Honors & Awards
- University of Louisville Honors Program
- Phi Alpha Theta
- President's Volunteer Service Award, 2023
Campus & Extracurricular Involvement
- SGA Services Vice President, 2025-26
- Deputy Chief of Staff, Student Government Association
- Senate Speaker, Student Government Association (23-24)
Internship & Work Experience
- Intern - Sen. Mitch McConnell (2025)
- Intern - Rep. Samara Heavrin (2024)
- Research Assistant - McConnell Center (2024-2025)
- Academic Team Coach - Jefferson County Public Schools (2022-2025)
- Sales Associate - Chris Bauer State Farm (2022-2024)
Favorite Book
The Memory of Old Jack by Wendell Berry
High School
Grant is a graduate of Central Hardin High School, where he served as Class President, Academic Team Captain, Beta Club President, and Young Democrats President. He was the 2022 State Champion in Governor's Cup Social Studies. Grant, the son of Tony and Sharman Avis, is an alumnus of the Governor's Scholars Program.