 Scott was featured in "George Magazine" as "one of the most intriguing political figures" of the year.In 2004, Scott spoke at events surrounding the dedication of the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C..

Scott studied economics and physics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, on a Naval ROTC scholarship, and graduated in May 2007.Lieutenant Hunter Scott, a Naval Aviator, served as a flight deck officer aboard .