Gregory was born and raised in Bennettsville, South Carolina. Greg is a graduate of Claflin University with honors, where he received his Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education. He has serve as a Resident Assistance for three years and also was an active member of the Call Me M.I.S.T.E.R. program at Claflin University. Gregory Scott grew up in the CDF Freedom Schools movement; he attended the CDF Freedom Schools program when he was younger. He has since continued his service in the program as a Servant Leader Intern, Site Coordinator, and now as an Ella Baker Trainer. In the future Gregory plans to continue his service with the CDF Freedoms Schools program through the CDF- Marlboro County office or by going back to his hometown and working in the public school system.