diff --git a/awx_collection/plugins/modules/tower_project.py b/awx_collection/plugins/modules/tower_project.py
index d01b371474..d2cd3cbf9e 100644
--- a/awx_collection/plugins/modules/tower_project.py
+++ b/awx_collection/plugins/modules/tower_project.py
@@ -254,7 +254,7 @@ def main():
     if scm_credential is not None:
         project_fields['credential'] = scm_credential_id
     if scm_allow_override is not None:
-        project_fields['scm_allow_override'] = scm_allow_override
+        project_fields['allow_override'] = scm_allow_override
     if scm_type == '':
         project_fields['local_path'] = local_path