diff --git a/scons/scons.py b/scons/scons.py
index 67db33e9d..92aab20a9 100755
--- a/scons/scons.py
+++ b/scons/scons.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#! /usr/bin/env python
+#! /usr/bin/env python3
 #
 # SCons - a Software Constructor
 #