The Al Alsobrook Memorial Scholarship

The Florida Alpha Alumni Board could not be more proud of all that our undergraduate brothers have accomplished. You have shown incredible resilience, drive, and patience during several trying years at UF. We know how hard you have worked to stay focused on your commitment to Sigma Phi Epsilon and the University of Florida. That same type of commitment to Sig Ep and the university was shared by one of our late alumni and that is why we are inspired to announce the Al Alsobrook Memorial Scholarship in his honor.

The Al Alsobrook Memorial Scholarship is created with the intent of supporting our chapter's upperclassmen who have demonstrated exemplary service to UF and Sigma Phi Epsilon, modeled in the same spirit of Al Alsobrook's involvement and dedication. It is intended to encourage our Sig Ep leaders to remain engaged in fraternity life and to allow them to be mentors to our newest members. To recognize and support oustanding dedication to Florida Alpha and UF, one scholarship will be awarded each year in the amount of $500.

Scholarship Elegibility Criteria

  • You must be a current member of the Florida Alpha Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon in good standing.

  • You must be entering your Junior or Senior Year at the time of the application.

  • You must have a at least a 3.0 GPA.

  • You must currently live or have signed to live in the fraternity chapter house this fall.  

  • You must provide evidence of consistent and dedicated service to Sigma Phi Epsilon and the University of Florida.

  • You may only receive the scholarship once during your tenure at UF.

  • One scholarship will be given in the Fall semester with an award amount of $500 and will be awarded at the annual BMS Awards Banquet.

  • You must fill out the linked application and submit it by: August 13, 2023.

About Al Alsobrook

Alvin Vaughn " Al " Alsobrook, was born on October 3, 1934, in Jacksonville, FL where he was raised and graduated from Landon High School in 1952. He then attended the University of Florida for two years before joining the US Army as a Cryptographic Specialist at the Pentagon (1954-1956). He returned to the University of Florida and graduated with degrees in Advertising (1959) and Journalism (1960)- both with honors. While at the university, he served as President of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and was a member of the Florida Blue Key Leadership Fraternity.

In his professional career, he served as Interim Director of Development and Alumni Affairs at the University of Florida. He then went on to serve as a Director of Public Relations, Information, and Legislative Affairs for the Florida Farm Bureau Federation. He continued his career as Senior Executive Assistant to the Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee of the Florida Senate. He then served as the Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Health Affairs at the University of Florida J. Hillis Miller Health Center. That led to serving several years as Director of Government Relations for the University of Florida Office of the President, culminating in his appointment as Vice President for University and Government Relations for the University of Florida from 1984- 1990. Following his time at UF, he formed Alsobrook & Associates, a private consulting firm specializing in public relations for government and corporate clients until his retirement in 1998.

Upon retirement, Al remained active on Sigma Phi Epsilon's Alumni Board, serving in key roles including Alumni President. Al passed away peacefully on March 19, 2021, at his home in Gainesville, FL.