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While attending school, Scott is involved with Alaska Native organizations on the UAA campus, such as Native Student Services and the Cama-I room. He is a resident advisor for the Rural Alaska First-Year Transitions (RAFT) and a Teacher Assistant (TA) for the Alaska Native Studies department at UAF. Snowboarding during the winter and participating in intramural sports such as basketball and volleyball keep him very busy.
Scott credits Koniag Education Foundation for providing a foundation for his academic career. “KEF has supported me throughout my post-secondary career and provided more opportunities than I imagined. Through these experiences, I have become aware of KEF’s intentions to benefit and invest in students." His long-term plans include completing his final year of his master’s program and then working for Koniag, Inc. while beginning his Ph.D.
“Believe in yourself, as your presence as an Alaskan Native is monumental, and to understand that our ancestors would be proud” is Scott’s advice to fellow students. “Our ancestors and elders endured some of the worst treatment, yet we are still here. Our people have survived so much and are still expressing the resilience we take pride in. You are the ancestors and elders to the next generations and passing on the strength and courage expressed by our people is one of the most beneficial aspects of being an Alaskan Native. We will continue to pass on our Native identity and express our strengths and capabilities through anything thrown at us.”
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