A beloved Grenadian culinary icon will live on through a new educational initiative designed to lift up the next generation of local food talent. Laluna Boutique Hotel & Villas has officially announced the creation of the Albert Paul Laluna Chef Forever Scholarship, a permanent program honoring the legacy of the establishment’s late long-serving head chef, Albert Paul.
The program, set to welcome its first recipient in August 2026, will provide annual support to one student enrolled in the culinary arts program at T.A. Marryshow Community College (TAMCC), Grenada’s leading local tertiary institution. Each selected scholar will receive EC$5,000 in annual funding over the course of their two-year degree, amounting to a total EC$10,000 investment per student to cover tuition, materials and other education-related costs.
To guarantee a transparent and impartial selection process, the task of reviewing applications and choosing annual recipients will be managed entirely by TAMCC’s internal scholarship committee. Beyond financial support, Laluna is expanding the program’s impact by offering each selected scholar a six-week paid internship within the hotel’s professional working kitchen, giving emerging talent the chance to build hands-on skills and gain real-world experience alongside seasoned hospitality professionals.
Chef Paul’s connection to Laluna spanned 18 impactful years, a career defined by remarkable upward mobility that saw him join the team as a dishwasher before working his way up to the role of Head Chef through relentless passion, consistent hard work, and an unwavering dedication to culinary excellence. His journey from entry-level staff to kitchen leadership has remained a source of inspiration for the entire Laluna team and the broader local culinary community long after his passing. This scholarship is crafted to honor his extraordinary trajectory and open new doors for young Grenadians pursuing careers in food and hospitality.
In a statement announcing the initiative, representatives from Laluna shared that the hotel is proud to partner with TAMCC to strengthen culinary education and the future of Grenada’s hospitality sector. “This scholarship is not only a tribute to Chef Albert, but also an investment in young people who share his passion and potential,” the statement read.
Moving forward, Laluna aims to carry forward Chef Paul’s core legacy of mentorship, continuous growth, and uncompromising excellence through the Albert Paul Laluna Chef Forever Scholarship, ensuring his impact on Grenada’s culinary community will endure for generations to come.