Jillian Sarver

Class of 2027

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A headshot of McConnell Scholar Jillian Sarver taken on Oct. 27, 2025.

Jillian Sarver, of Elizabethtown, Ky., is a member of the McConnell Scholar Class of 2027 at the University of Louisville. She studies political science with a minor in military science. 

Honors Societies

  • University of Louisville Honors Program

Scholarships & Awards

  • National Army ROTC Scholarship
  • Dean's List

Campus & Extracurricular Activities

  • University of Louisville Army ROTC
  • Member, Delta Zeta Sorority
  • Health and Wellness Chair, McConnell Scholar's Council (24-25)
  • Morale Team, raiseRED Dance Marathon (23-24)

Internships & Work Experience

  • Federal Bureau of Investigation Honors Internship Program (25)
  • Indiana State Police Internship (24-25)
  • Lifeguard Supervisor, American Legion Waterpark
  • Programs Assistant, City of Elizabethtown Parks and Recreation Department 

Community Service

  • She Became
  • GRRAND
  • Kentucky Derby
  • Army ROTC
  • Forever Homes for Paws
  • Feeding America

Favorite Book

  • Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
  • And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
  • The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
  • The Secret History by Donna Tartt 

High School

Jillian is a graduate of Elizabethtown High School, where she served as Beta Club vice president, student council Sales Committee head, was a member of the Elizabethtown Theatre Guild, swam for the varsity swim team, and was team captain for the varsity lacrosse team. She was the recipient of the National Army ROTC Scholarship. Jillian is the daughter of Kristen and Michael Sarver.