Colin Page, Director of Marketing, Diners Club UK, conceived the idea of the chef's scholarship with Michel Roux in 1983.
The sponsorship of the scholarship was finally agreed between Nick Rowe of Diners Club that same year following a luncheon at Roux's Waterside Inn when it was agreed the Roux brothers could front a scholarship for up and coming chefs and that Rowe's credit card company would back it financially.
[4] The winner of the competition is allowed to choose a three Michelin starred restaurant to cook in for three months.
From 2016, Each year's National Final has also featured an Honorary President of the Judging Committee, providing unique insight and wisdom to the critique of the finalists abilities.
Highlights of the competition, including a Masterclass of the National Final dish(s) by Michel Jr. and Alain are featured on The Roux Scholarship YouTube Channel.