From the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District
In Summary:
The Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) is offering up to $3,000 scholarships to graduating seniors at 10 area high schools who plan to attend a Florida trade or technical school. The District will also hire paid summer interns across departments, including engineering, field operations, customer service, and accounting. Applications for scholarships are open through March 31, with awards announced by May 1.
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Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) is now accepting applications for its Skilled Trades Scholarship Program and paid summer internship opportunities, reinforcing the District’s commitment to workforce development and investment in the communities of West Orange and South Lake Counties.
Through the Skilled Trades Scholarship Program, LANGD will award up to $30,000 in scholarships, with up to $3,000 per recipient, to graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue technical or trade education at an accredited two-year college or trade school in the State of Florida. One scholarship will be awarded to a student from each high school in West Orange and South Lake Counties.
Eligible students must attend one of the following high schools: Apopka High School, Wekiva High School, Ocoee High School, Acceleration Academy West, West Orange High School, Olympia High School, Windermere High School, East Ridge High School, South Lake High School, or Lake Minneola High School.
Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, books, tools, and other education-related expenses and will be disbursed directly to the institution or reimbursed upon submission of proof of expense.
The program is designed to support students pursuing hands-on careers that play a vital role in supporting local infrastructure, industry, and community growth. It also reflects LANGD’s long-term vision of developing a skilled workforce that serves the region now and into the future.
To be eligible, applicants must be graduating high school seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA who plan to enroll in a trade or technical program. Application requirements include an online application, official transcript, two letters of recommendation, and a 500-word essay describing the applicant’s interest in the skilled trades and commitment to serving their community.
Applications for the Skilled Trades Scholarship Program are open now through March 31, 2026. Scholarship recipients will be notified by May 1, 2026.
In addition to scholarships, LANGD is also offering paid summer internships for local high school students interested in exploring career opportunities in the energy industry. Internship opportunities are available across a variety of departments, including engineering, operations and field services, customer service, accounting and finance, GIS, regulatory and safety compliance, public relations, utility billing, and meter reading.
The internship program is scheduled during the summer to avoid conflicts with school schedules and provides students with hands-on experience and exposure to careers within a local public utility.
Students interested in the internship program or those with questions may contact
hr@langd.org.
For more information about LANGD’s scholarship and internship programs, including application details and deadlines, visit
www.langd.org.
Key Points:
- Up to $30,000 total in scholarships available, with up to $3,000 per student
- One scholarship is awarded at each participating high school in West Orange and South Lake
- Funds may cover tuition, books, tools, and other education expenses
- Minimum 2.5 GPA required
- Internship roles available across engineering, field services, customer service, finance, GIS, and more
- Scholarship deadline: March 31; recipients notified by May 1
Since 1959, Lake Apopka Natural Gas District has provided safe, reliable, and economical natural gas services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Orange and Lake counties. Over more than six decades of service to its communities, the District has earned robust industry recognition, including the American Public Gas Association Gold System Operational Achievement Recognition Award and the APGA Safety Award, highlighting its dedication to excellence and safety.
For more information on natural gas service for your home, business, or vehicle, please contact the LANGD Team at (407) 656-2734 or EnergyChoice@langd.org, or visit www.langd.org.
Editor's Note: This article was edited on February 11, 2026 to reflect in increase from $20,000 to $30,000 in the scholarship total and from $2,000 to $3,000 per recipient. LANGD received an in-kind gift that is allowing them to provide more funding to this program than originally anticipated.
