Grant Avis

McConnell Scholar Class of 2026

About

Grant Avis, of Elizabethtown, Ky., is a member of the McConnell Scholar Class of 2026 at the University of Louisville. He plans to study history and political science.

Internship & Work Experience

  • Field intern on the campaign of Governor Andy Beshear

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.

The McConnell Scholars Program will give me the opportunity to enrich my life, and not just academically. I will get the chance to expand my horizons, fully understand new perspectives, and deeply connect with amazing fellow Kentuckians. It is my hope that my time in the McConnell Program will equip me to better serve my beloved home and it's people.