NSDD Details
What is NSDD?
NSDD stands for Nu Sinh Duyen Dang, roughly translated as “Charming Female Student,” and is the title awarded to the most well-rounded single female in the Chicagoland area during an annual event hosted by the Illinois Vietnamese Student Union. The purpose of this event is to recognize not only the beauty but also achievements of young Vietnamese-American females. At the same time, it serves as a community-building event, an opportunity for local organizations to collaborate with one another, and an exhibition of Vietnamese-American heritage and culture. By hosting this event, we hope to promote higher-education among the youth and encourage young Vietnamese-American women to take pride in their accomplishments. This year is the third time our student organization will be hosting the event, and we hope that you will show your support.
How can I become involved?
Because IVSU is a non-profit student-focused organization, we are always looking for support from individuals and organizations. There are many ways in which you can become involved with our NSDD event. Currently, we are looking for sponsors (services, prizes, gifts, monetary contributions, and any other form of sponsorship), qualified judges, volunteers, and contestants. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, judge, or volunteer, please contact us via email at ivsustaff@gmail.com.If you are interested in becoming a contestant, please read further.
How to become a contestant for NSDD?
In order to become a contestant for NSDD, you must meet the following requirements and agree to the following rules. “You” refers to the contestant in consideration and “IVSU” refers to the organization Illinois Vietnamese Student Union, its affiliates, and its staff.
- must be between the ages of 17 (with parental permission) and 24 on the date of the event
- must be a naturally born female
- must not be married or have been married before
- must not have children, be pregnant, or be a parent
- must maintain a standard of integrity as determined by IVSU
- must not have been a finalist at the most recent NSDD competition
- must not be an immediate family member to any judges
- must agree to represent IVSU at other events if requested by IVSU
- must agree that if awarded the title of Miss NSDD, you will adhere to the rules and regulations set out by IVSU
- must agree that if awarded the title of Miss NSDD, you will not participate in another pageant unless agreed upon by IVSU
- must agree that if awarded the title of Miss NSDD, you will not use the title for any purpose unless agreed upon by IVSU
- must agree that all issues relating to eligibility will be determined by IVSU and abide to the decisions made by IVSU
- must agree that these terms may be amended by IVSU if deemed necessary by IVSU
If you meet the above requirements and agree to the rules set out by IVSU, you can now submit an application to be a contestant! Please click here to view the application.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 – 11PM