A STUDENT from Malvern is in with a chance of becoming the next Miss World, after being made a finalist in the national heat.

Georgia Allard, 19, is one of the finalists competing in the Miss England photo heat for entry to Miss England 2019.

The public vote has started and acts as one judge on the panel.

The ultimate winner of Miss England 2019 will be invited to raise awareness for various charities during her reign and will receive a prizes worth £25,000, including a holiday and a place in Miss World which boasts a prize worth $100,000 for the international winner. Miss World then becomes a global charity ambassador for the year as her role.

Judges include the national organiser of Miss England Angie Beasley & Fascia Model international scout Angie Sinclair who will also decide who is the most photogenic & charitable.

Miss England national director Angie Beasley said: “The competition is much more than a physical beauty contest, the girls are encouraged to be charitable, sporty and an all round good role model”

In the last three years, thousands of pounds have been raised by Miss England contestants to help disadvantaged children around the UK.

The reigning Miss England Alisha Cowie from Newcastle is a forensic science student and part time model.