The FAAP honors each year outstanding senior high school students who are active members of the association. The FAAP considers for this award students who advance recognition of the Filipino people through excellent academic achievements, outstanding extra-curricular activities and participation in various programs of the FAAP.

Established in 1982, the award is named after Simplicio “Jan” Maramba, one of the founders of the organization and its prime mover during the organization's early years. The FAAP's Education Committee is in charge of reviewing the candidates and recommending to the Board of Directors the award recipient(s). The award comes with a monetary grant of $1000.

1. Fill up the application form which can be accessed here: Online Application
2. Obtain the following supporting documents:
   • Official school transcripts from junior year including QPA and class rank
   • Proof of standing on the honors list if the candidate comes from a school district that operates on a two-track honor roll system
   • SAT scores from either junior or senior year
   • Three letters of recommendation from the candidate's high school principal, the candidate's advisor or counselor and a character reference from a non-relative
3. Submit the completed application form with supporting documents to the Education Committee. All applications must be received by September 30. Please scan all documents and email to education@faap.org