Electric field gradient inhcp transition metal scandium has been calculated as the sum of contributions from lattice ions and conduction electrons. For the lattice contributionq_latt, a point-charge model has been assumed. The contribution from conduction electronsq_el, on the other hand, has been evaluated by carrying out an energy-band calculation using non-local transition-metal model potential. The results obtained are:q_el=−106.11×10¹³ esu/cm³ andq_latt=122.17×10¹³ esu/cm³. The net field gradient (q_el+q_latt) of 16.06×10¹³ esu/cm³ agrees quite well with the experimental result, |q_expt|=13×10¹³ esu/cm³. Directions of further improvement in the theory are discussed.