NEGIS is a charitable organization whose purpose is to: raise awareness and promote geographic information technology in the community; promote continuing education in geographic information technology and to share information throughout the community; award scholarships and internships to geographic information technology students, who are pursuing relevant degrees, certificates or using geographic information technology as an integral part of their degree or learning experience (at the post-secondary level); and, fund the scholarships through conferences, lunch and learn events, and other activities to elevate awareness.