Honor Society® member
Vimbainashe Masango
Senior Intern At J. Masango Attorneys At LawMaking travel and accommodation arrangements for Company Directors and senior managers,Handling confidential information in line with the firm’s data security protocolsActing as courtroom assistant. at J. Masango Attorneys At Law
- political science
- Class of 2025
- Kwekwe, Midlands, Zimbabwe
Member since June 2021
About
’Vimbainashe Masango’’ here, the innovative African girl that plans on trailblazing the human race to greater heights. I plan on majoring in Political science with a minor in Pre-law at Penn State University. The sense of power that comes with the Barrister Gown is known only to the ones who wear it. I have always wanted to have the lawyer’s way of life for myself. Interning at J Masango Attorneys at Law, Covering Criminal, Commercial, Labour, Family, international law, Debt collection was the perfect way to pursue my passions for law to better my community. Through this program I had learned the effects customary international law can have in creating international unity such as the Diplomatic immunity which created a near-universal practice. This law has prevented creation of strained relations between nations hence this portrays how International Law, constitutes the legal basis of international relations in playing a vital role in the conduct of relations among nations. This has gained me ground research methods, on how to strengthen US- Zimbabwe relation in terms of the removal of sanctions, which is causing huge economic downturn in Zimbabwe. My commitment to scholarly learning has put me in the avant-garde of students worldwide. I will use the rigorous research as my shield and legal weapon, for advocating for new policies. ‘. Fulfilling my life goal to produce my own excellent scholarship, making my skill-set mastered to make infinite learning possible, and spearheading social and political policy developmental implementation that can change the international landscape forever. My ultimate goal is to become an Attorney , for the various encounters I have experienced in the Zimbabwean Courts Of Law, coupled by the current challenges in Zimbabwe, I aspire to evoke change through various tiny pushes, I will introduce as an honest worker, as affordable Access to legal services, to the indigent within the community. By creating a segment cilantro based on social status, by packaging, international legal services that address failure to access of justice by implementing pro-deal specialized rates within my law firm for such people. Being accepted to top American universities as Penn state , this mélange of cultures of American ,Chinese ,Mexicans, Indians meets African will not only mark our international experience but will ford me, to see other parts of international laws and hear opinions that would have otherwise not existed to me, thus collaborating differently toward a shared vision of prosperity for all thus his achievement is going to help fulfil my goal will grant me "training for competitiveness" necessary to pursue my law profession. Hence it’s the combination of the judicial role of a lawyer, closely related to the expository skills of political scientist that America uniquely offers. This will develop my ability to critically analyze lawyer’s argumentation and gain cognate oral language skills. This environment is perfect, to apply my law intern skills of critical analytical observance obtained in a rigorous academic setting, in an actual court setting. This would also help me; contribute to broadening the spectrum of law beyond inside classroom experience by bringing knowledge of African laws thus providing nurturing learning environment forother students is very independent and self driven and this has seen me achieve great success at an early age. This is coupled with the fact that I display great intelligence and acumen, aiming to emerge as a phenomenal leader of people and communities. I am very ambitious and always see opportunities where others see challenges. By the grace of God I believe that I will be one of the future leaders that will trail blaze the human race into the next digital and artificial intelligence revolution.
My passion for social justice, human rights has seen me climb up the political and social scene in Zimbabwe by being promoted to Leader of the Women’s Cooperative League of freedom and peace of Kwekwe State where the headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland, Marketing Director of the Junior Achievement of Zimbabwe, Public Relations Officer Midlands Province of Lions International Organization, Miss National Junior heritage Zimbabwe 2017, Scholarship recipient to Oxbridge Pre-College program at University of Los Angeles (UCLA) grade 9, Full Scholarship to River University, Tampa Florida in 2020 grade 12, CO-Founder of Smit Academy Fundraising Club, junior CEO of ZIMPROJECT Zimbabwe and President of Anti Corruption Zimbabwe Midlands province. These various programmes have provided me a forum to pursue my life goal to use servant hood/humility as a catalyst to creating interactions and community.
Education
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Penn State University
Political Science/ Pre-Law
2021 – 2025
Honors and awards
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In grade 9 i won a Scholarship to Oxbridge Pre-College program at University of Los Angeles (UCLA), I was part of the only thirty students selected from grade 9-12 worldwide.
this scholarship was only awarded to thirty students internationally, worldwide from grades 9-12 and I was part of the thirty students selected at 14 years old making me the first ever person in Zimbabwe to win such a scholarship for this programme
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Best Swimmer Kwekwe State Swimming Competitions 2014-2019
I was was the only student selected in grade 9 to be in Midlands province Swimming team if 15 called Kwekwe Tigers were I have won various medals most distinct being gold continuous raining gold medallist of breastroke for six years in a row
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I was selected to participate in Toast masters Zimbabwe
I was the Ambassador for our school and state for National Seminars
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Recognition award for President of Writers Club at kenville
e I was in charge of writing down speeches of all students who were to present at our annual prize-giving’s and taught students the tricks and traits in journalism.
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Recognition award for Founder of Smit Academy Fundraising Club
when Zimbabwe was hit by Cyclone Idai our club took the opportunity to raise funds and collected all donations in the whole kwekwe state from all 40 Kwekwe state schools and members of the society
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Junior CEO ZIMPROJECT
UK based individuals have vowed to fully fund school fees for those in foster care, coupled by Kwekwe state mayor after recognizing my efforts as a young girl offered us her park to feed them. This one attitude created an alliance from all segments societ
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Most outstanding Junior Lawyer J.Masango Attorneys At Law
SOME NOTABLE ACHIEVMENTS in cases i participated in under Jmasango Attorneys at law. The Supreme Court case of Simbi Steelmakers (Pvt) Ltd v Shamu and 43 Others, SC 71 / which was publicized by commentators in the Herald and Newsday articles
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Most outstanding Junior Lawyer J.Masango Attorneys At Law 2019- present
. I have attended arbitration workshops in South Africa and Zimbabwe; have participated in designed and run a workshop on role of arbitrators in ZimbabweSOME NOTABLE ACHIEVMENTS in cases i participated in under Jmasango Attorneys at law.
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Covenant of Glory International Youth Advisor
I was prestigiously awarded as the international youth advisor , i have preached at crusades and have led many people to Christ, and serve as a youth advisor to everyone.
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I was Chosen by the founders of Covenant of Glory International Ministries to be their personal protocol out of thousands of girls internationally
This meant that i get to travel with them wherever they go for prophetic seminars, charity funds and soul winning, being the youngest i got great opportunities to preach the gospel at various prophetic seminars in Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa Botswana
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Miss Summer 2014, , Miss Camelot 2015 , Miss Kenville 2016, Miss Zimbabwe National Junior Heritage 2017, Miss Smit Academy
the national Winner Miss heritage Zimbabwe came held a national competition to crown the Junior Zimbabwe Miss heritage and I won the competition and was crowned Miss heritage Zimbabwe out of hundreds of girls and was selected to go to Bulgaria competition
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Best quiz student at Smit Academy awards 2018-2020
d led my team of four to win the kwekwe state Expo Provincial competition were we took first place out of all school and smit academy being a school that started the same year I entered in A level this resulted in our school winning it first ever trophy
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d Best overall senior Debater at Kenville high school.
my team of four for our schools first ever competition in debate won 2nd position at the kwekwe state All high schools competition and we went on to provincial level were we came 3rd position
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Vice president of my former school Kenville High Schools Anti corruption club
This club which is a National Club has gone as far in reducing corruption in my State perpetuating my notion for social Justice.
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I obtained a Full Scholarship to River University, Tampa Florida grade 12
Full Scholarship to River University, Tampa Florida in 2020 by the renowned Dr Rodney Howard Brown, to participate in a bible ministry program, I had to fly to Florida but because of the Covid19 I participated through the online
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promoted to the National Lions Club serving as the Public Relations Officer
Selected for my for my mentorship-based approach to staff training and development . Our club has drilled various boreholes, feeding programmes in our communities and in Botswana, fulfilling my life goal to being an asset to my community.
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Selected as the Marketing Director of the Junior Achievement of Zimbabwe
I created a new marketing plan that within 2 months, we where achieving 20-25% above our goals, and my marketing plan brought in an additional money, which profitability led to our company in creating soaps.
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Senior prefect kenville high school 2016-2018
in Grade 9 which is rare in Zimbabwe for prefects are only selected in grade 12 , and this made me the youngest prefect in the student body
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Head Girl of my former secondary school Smit Academy 2018-2020
The communication skills I honed from being head girl helped me spearhead developmental clubs that amplified feminine success.
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I was selected as Leader of the Women’s Cooperative League of freedom and peace of Kwekwe State where the headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland
has provided me unique opportunities to speak at various women’s conferences, where I amplified the effects of abortion from biblical perspective. This worldwide club promotes such topics on international policy agendas and it’s reducing abortion.
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national honor society
I was recognized as the highest Advanced Level student and won an Academic Trophy to accomplish my achievement , which i give all Glory to God for.
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Awarded Founders Recognition award of Good Deportment, Behavior and Attitude Smit Academy 2018-2020
This was a yearly award sponsored by the Founder of the School to the Most examplery student and most achieving student aswell as for Character exemplary display, From grade 9-12
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Highest achieving High School Student Prestigious Awards Smit Academy 2018-2020
, I won Overall Best Highest Achieving Student at Smit Academy from grade 9-12 and was awarded this award by the renowned Lazraus Muchenje
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Highest achieving High School Student Prestigious Awards Kenville High School High School 2016-2018
I won various Achievment awards which is given to the best overall student for that particular subject like Achievement in Mathematics, computer scinece, geography,accounting,Biology, Integrated science, Bible knowledge ,English, Fashion and Fabrics,Hist
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Highest achieving High School Student Prestigious Awards Camelot High School 2014-2016
I won various Achievment awards which is given to the best overall student for that particular subject like Achievement in Mathematics, computer scinece, geography,accounting,Biology, Integrated science, Bible knowledge ,English, Fashion and Fabrics,Hist
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Best Advanced Level Student in Divinity in Midlands Province , in The Cambridge Advanced Level International Examinations
, that Midlands Province best schools Senior teachers are using my outstanding thesis for my A level curriculums in Divinity, History and Literature as marking schemes to mark their internal examinations which has caused an increase in provincial passrate
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Recognition, YOUTH ADVOCATES LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
we are taking rigorous online classes on COVID19, HIV AND HUMAN RIGHTS.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I have narrowed down my major political science and a minor in prelaw ,subjects that would help me succeed in Law school , to eventually become a successful Lawyer in America.
- Graduate school interests
I aim in attending Harvard or Stanford Law School.
- Outside the classroom
1. Bible journaling
2. Preaching/ winning souls
3. Reading
4. Cooking
Experience
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Senior Intern At J. Masango Attorneys At LawMaking travel and accommodation arrangements for Company Directors and senior managers,Handling confidential information in line with the firm’s data security protocolsActing as courtroom assistant.
J. Masango Attorneys At Law
Nov 2019 – Jul 2021
Volunteering
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Founded in 2020 ZIMPROJECT alleviates street kids through practical solutions. As junior CEO my job was to establish a relationship with them. Through equal public treatment of them it set the standard of their behaviour thus creating a climate in which privately they opened up to me about their stories. This success caused us to find two foster homes for two children. Even social welfare remarked ‘How,’ I remarked ‘It’s the attitude of love. Recognizing this success, UK based individuals have vowed to fully fund school fees for those in foster care, coupled by Kwekwe mayor offering us her park to feed them. Portraying this one attitude of love created an alliance from all segments of society thus creating an authentic community spirit. To add, this project has provided me a forum to pursue my skills of practicality, fixed-purpose, determination, perseverance and willingness to take risks to help others in spite of Covid19.
ZIMPROJECT
Jan 2020 – Jul 2021
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Chosen by the founders of Covenant of Glory International Ministries to be their personal protocol out of thousands of girls internationally, resulted in me getting to travel with them for prophetic seminars, charity funds and soul winning
Covenant of Glory International Ministries
Jan 2020 – Dec 2025
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At J.Masango Attorneys at Law Over the past two summers, I have also helped expand my gained knowledge on law, to incoming university graduates law interns, by being highly promoted to leading incoming law graduates induction programme at J.Masango attorneys at law. I passionately taught intern graduate lawyers, fundamentals in communication theory while facilitating formal and informal debates, fulfilling my aim in striving, to give others the same opportunity for intellectual stimulation
J.Masango Attorneys at Law
Nov 2019 – Jul 2021
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Being promoted to the National Lions Club serving as the public relations officer for my mentorship-based approach to staff training and development .Our club has drilled various boreholes, feeding programmes in our communities and in Botswana, fulfilling my life goal to being an asset to my community
Lions International Organization
Nov 2018 – Jul 2021
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, being the Founder of Smit Academy Fundraising Club, we were so successful to the extent that when Zimbabwe was hit by Cyclone Idai, our club took the initiative to raise funds and collected all donations in the whole kwekwe state from all 40 Kwekwe state schools and members of the society. To the extent that Spar International Supermarket and Econet Telecommunications to recognize our clubs effort, said for every 100USD we collected they added 500USD making our total donations as one of the best in the country and we were placed in the national Herald Newspapers. Our club also successfully collected funds to fund a cancer student in Bulawayo and he was able to have a successful operation, proving our club did not only save communities but most importantly Lives.
Smit Academy Fundraising Club
May 2018 – Oct 2019
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‘’They came for the children, and I did not speak out, because I was not a child’’ is a quote I seek to change. Being Leader of the Women’s Cooperative League of Freedom and Peace of Midlands Province, headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland, has provided me unique opportunities to speak at various women’s conferences, where I amplified the effects of abortion from biblical perspective,. This worldwide club promotes such topics on international policy agendas and it’s going far in reducing abortion in my country. To the extent that some females have now become pro life advocates because of my advocacy work on abortion as an unnecessary evil.
Women’s Cooperative League of Freedom and Peace of Midlands Province, headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland.
Jan 2018 – Jul 2021
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
Additional information
Organizations
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Honors Society Foundation
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Anti- Corruption Zimbabwe
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Women’s Cooperative League of freedom and peace of Kwekwe State where the headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland
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Junior Achievement Zimbabwe
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Covenant of Glory International Ministries
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ZIMPROJECT
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J.Masango Attorneys AT Law
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Kwekwe Tigers State Swimming Team
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Miss Heritage Zimbabwe Associations
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Lions International Organization
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Kwekwe State Youth Leaders
