ST. LOUIS - What do you get when you add 10,000 students, 33 university locations and $75,000 in scholarship awards? You get the 2005 Kumon Math Challenge.

On Sunday, July 10, 2005, thousands of students throughout the United States and Canada are expected to participate in the annual summer competition at 33 university locations. Locally the Kumon Math Challenge will be held at Washington University in St. Louis.

A total of $75,000 in scholarships (up from $50K last year) will be awarded to students in grades 1-10. The top 10 winners in each grade level will receive $250-$1,500 each.

The multiple-choice exam includes calculation and application questions. Students in grades 1-5 will be tested for approximately 40 minutes and students in grades 6-10 will be given an hour to complete the test.

Online registration has begun and continues through June 27, 2005. There is a $17 registration fee, which covers the cost of testing materials. For more information, visit www.kumon.com.

About Kumon Math and Reading Centers
Kumon is an after-school math and reading program. Founded in Japan in 1958, the learning method uses a systematic approach that helps children develop a solid command of math and reading skills. Through daily practice and mastery of materials, students increase confidence, improve concentration and develop better study skills. Worldwide, there are 3.6 million students studying at more than 26,000 Kumon Centers in 43 countries. For more information: 1-800-ABC-MATH or visit www.kumon.com. Kumon North America is headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey.